Lorian looked at Tegan and placed a piece of fish on her plate. His tone was gentle when he spoke,

"Here. Have more."

Tegan gave a faint smile.

Noah chuckled and scolded, "You little rascal, that's better!"

The dinner was lively and cheerful. At around nine o'clock, the sky began to gently sprinkle with snow, which descended softly in the night and unintentionally evoked some memories.

Six years. Lorian and Holly had been together for six years.

Holly followed Ignacio to the car. Noah was