**Chapter 49: Unspoken Emotions**

As soon as Emma and Natalie excused themselves to prepare for bed, Myra turned to Doc, her eyes sparkling with a mischievous glint. The room was quiet, the only sound the soft hum of the air conditioner in the background. Doc, sensing a change in her tone, looked down at her, his eyes questioning. "Hold me tightly, bro," Myra said, her voice low and husky, her eyes locked on his. Doc's face went still, his eyes searching hers for any sign of hesitation or uncertainty. He didn't want to make Myra uncomfortable, not after all the years they'd spent as best friends. He loved her, but he wouldn't overstep her boundaries, no matter how much he longed to. Myra seemed to sense his hesitation, and she smiled, a soft, gentle smile. "Just hold me, bro, it's cool," she said, her voice reassuring. Doc's cheeks flushed red as he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close to his chest. Myra snuggled into his warmth, her head resting on his shoulder. Doc's heart skipped a beat as he felt her relax into his arms, her body molding to his. As they stood there, wrapped in each other's warmth, Myra smirked, a pleased smile spreading across her face. She knew that only she was his world, and in this moment, she felt a sense of satisfaction, of validation. The signs were already too obvious – Doc's blushing cheeks, his hesitant movements, his eyes that lingered on hers for just a fraction of a second too long. Myra wanted to test him further, to see just how far he was willing to go, but as she looked up at him, she saw the fear in his eyes, the fear of overstepping his boundaries. But her smile, her gentle tone, seemed to assure him that she was totally cool with it, as long as it was only him. Doc kept his arms wrapped around her, holding her close as he savored the warmth of her body, the scent of her hair, the gentle rhythm of her breathing. He felt his heart pounding in his chest, his pulse racing with excitement, with hope. As they stood there, lost in the quiet of the moment, Myra's eyes drifted closed, her body relaxing into his. Doc's eyes lingered on her face, drinking in the sight of her, his heart overflowing with emotion. He knew, in this moment, that he would do anything to make her happy, to keep her safe, to love her for all eternity.