We teased and joked about how much fun we could have if we were together, always keeping our romance electronic. When it finally goes beyond that, we realize that reality easily trumps fantasy.
Christmas being one of the more erotic times of year for our protagonist, it provides the catalyst for his feelings growing a certain direction towards a coworker. He learns that inviting a coworker out to dinner can become more than just a fantasy.
I couldn't stop thinking about one of my exes. She was my main fantasy and I was very pleasantly surprised to be able to take a mulligan and try again.
A woman decides to go back to school and gets the support from an friend, who happens to teach at a community college. When he comes to visit, she finds that she learns more than just math.
Finding out you have a limited amount of time left to live makes you want to cherish those last times you have. You want to make love that one last time before you go.