Landon wrapped his arms around her tightly and she could feel a tear slide down her cheek. "I love you, Cleo," he said quietly, so intensely. She rubbed his back and then moved away to wait for her.

"So when are we heading home?" she asked, walking over to the table.

Landon and she breathed and walked over to sit down at the table with her, both of them loading plates before they spoke.

"We're going home soon," she said, slowly. "We're all going to live together, you, me, and. your dad."

She grinned and stuffed a huge mouthful of chocolate chip pancake into her mouth.

"Is that where the...