The days passed, and Mrs. Adams was steadily getting better, the light had returned to Mariam’s eyes and she was feeling better.

Jack decided to take her out for dinner to help her feel relieved.

After they had gone out for dinner at a cozy little restaurant downtown, Mariam found herself standing outside Jack's house. It was her idea when Jack wanted to drop her off at her house.

Jack pulled his car into the driveway and turned off the engine. He looked over at her, his fingers tapping lightly on the steering wheel.

“I’m glad you came tonight, Mariam,” Jack said, his voice sincere. “I missed this. Us.”

Mariam...