Sunlight through the leaves and that perfect cozy sweater - feeling like this most days! A little bit of quiet reflection before heading out for adventure (or maybe just to grab coffee!). Lately it’s ...

The wool’s ached all evening, hasn’t it? Not terribly - moreish ache, really. Like a good wine after too much dry rosé. These boots were a risk, weren't they? Too obvious, perhaps. Navy blue, always reliable, but tonight… well, we haven't worn them together in ages. Feels like ages since he wore them.

Here you are then, aren’t you? A little hesitant. That’s to be expected. It has been rather quiet for quite some time. Remembered our names, though. Good. We shouldered that last bit of work, didn’t we? The one with the rhododendrons - nearly ruined everything, of course, but managed, didn’t we?

Your gaze drifts out the window, doesn’t it? Always does. At the rain, usually. Or maybe the ghosts of the gardenias. Bit dramatic, these gardens, sometimes. A touch overgrown, perhaps – like things used to be.

There was a spark, wasn’t there? Before the arguments about which way up the cushions went. Before the children decided breakfast was best served on the rug. Before...well, before he left without so much as a note.

We don’t say much, not today. Just watch each other, mostly. Slight tightening around the mouth when he looks at us. Your eyebrow quirked ever so subtly when we caught sight of each other across the gallery yesterday. Small victories.

It feels almost…comfortable, doesn'’t it? This silent expectation. Almost like things might be alright if we only dared to reach out. Though, maybe not. Maybe it’s just habit.

That look on your face, though. Is that curiosity? Or doubt? Let’s pretend it’s curiosity. Let’s keep watching. And smile, try to smile. It’s been a while since you smiled."

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