Sunlight through the leaves and favorite coffee to hand - feeling that perfect autumn glow today ✨ Simple moments like these make everything feel right. A little bit cozy, a whole lot of magic – what’...

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“There it is, isn’t there?” That slight tightening around the eyes when he walks into the room. Not exactly surprise - more... recognition. Like we both knew where the wine bottles ended up last time, but only one of us wants to admit it. This wool coat has been doing most of the work lately, hasn’t it? Keeps out the chill, keeps things contained. A little too much perhaps. These boots aren't fussy, not really. Brown leather, comfortable, good for trudging through the garden after all these years – though maybe our garden feels further away than it used to.”

“We haven’t said anything yet, have we? Just standing here, almost. He's holding his glass a little tighter today, less willing to let go. Which could be nice, wouldn't it? To hold onto something tangible for once."

"He looks tired, doesn’t he? The lines deeper around the mouth, the way the light catches those grey hairs. It wasn't always so bad, was it? Before the dog barked quite so much, before the rain started every other Tuesday. “

“A flicker of a smile, if we squint. Maybe even genuine warmth. Or is that just nostalgia? Probably. We were rather lovely together, weren’”

“Almost enough courage to say ‘hello’. Almost. Now, breathe. Relax the shoulders – they’ve been tense since breakfast. Let him see you looking back. Not too bright, don’t want to scare him off. Just look at him, then…”

“And see…there’s a hint of hope, surely? ”

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