"I'm lost without you," Rose cried at the other end."I'm sorry to hurt your feelings but there is a lot to sort out. I still need more time to come to...a decision." Don't you recall the first days at my office in Chicago?" Yes, I do." We had a lot going for us," Rose reminded."Yes we did. However times change and people change. You've changed. I've changed. We're not the same as we were four years ago. I think we began to grow apart when we moved here." Don't say that," Rose sobbed."I'll talk to. With each day that passed, seeing naught but burning smoke coming from sacked towns, villages and farms onshore, the Lady Ayleth's hope began to fade, and only the firm presence of Boyle by her side kept the faintest sparks of hope alive in her heart.She was certain, once they approached the mouth of the Klure River, that she would soon see her home city aflame, but instead the skies were clear and the city walls seemed strong and firm, although nearly everything else around the city showed. Time passed. Red got up to piss and passed by us, grunting, “She’ll take up the whole couch if you let her.” That was it -- no ‘Why are you cuddling my wife?’ He came back a few minutes later, settled in and cranked back the recliner without even looking at us. I relaxed some more, figuring that we were all just going to fall asleep where we were at the current rate.Then, suddenly, Allie shifted a bit and turned her head so she could look up at me. Grabbing my chin and turning my head to face. We put on a good act for all to see." After a few more minutes of talking, the day continued as normal. At the end of the day I asked him, "You know, I could change the reservations next weekend to one hotel room, instead of having separate rooms." "I think that's a great idea, as long as I get to hold you all night." "Of course." * In the days leading up to the trip, Kyle had moved out, and we had our first court date. Needless to say, I was looking forward to spending time with Jordan, alone..