Dating a Hero

A date arranged through an internet dating site, starting with a conversation by the river. She is very much taken by the American immigrant's good looks and intelligence. After a night of passion with this businessman who is as kind as he is attractive, things take a sudden turn. His past catches up with him and after a trip to Afghanistan, he needs to return to the States for good. She is now faced with a choice between staying behind to continue her life as it was or giving up everything and following the man of her dreams after such a short acquaintance. Will she take the plunge or stay in the security of her own, familiar environment? Ca. 30K words.