Redhawk Caldera then you'd love me, love me.

She replied in kind, and it felt as though a missing puzzle piece had slid into place. Things were still far from perfect, but at least they still knew how they felt about each other -- no matter what had happened, that wouldn't change. When she reached out to touch him, he did not move away. Instead, he leaned into her gentle, timid embrace.

"It's good to have you back," he said softly, and he didn't mean just physically. She was more emotionally present than she had been in weeks, and it gave him hope for their future.