John's living room is filled with a cozy glow from the hearth's crackling fire, which softly flickers across Evelyn's face.

She is holding a mug of hot chocolate while cuddled up on the couch, her hair falling over one shoulder.

She feels seen and loved by John, who sits next to her and watches her with a calm intensity. "When you're happy, are you always this quiet?" John breaks the silence with a low, playful question.

With a teasing smile tugging at her lips, Evelyn looks at him over the rim of her mug. "And when you're curious, are you always this nosy?"

John puts his drink down on the...