Lost Creek Hollow Redemption

Gannet was always a welcome change in Sarah's somewhat grim scenery of life. Among many good qualities he possessed, the one she cherished the most was his ability to enjoy the silence together, without spoiling it with words. She returned his smile and briefly it reflected in her eyes, as if someone had lit a candle within her, but in the next instant the faint flame was gone and her gaze was just as sad and troubled as it had been earlier. 

"How are you doing?" she finally asked, when the shiny disc had disappeared behind trees, and there was little beauty left to admire and get lost in.