“Tell me where and we will. Or do you want me to surprise you?” Arrick doesn’t even blink at my request, mind on planning our life, I guess, and it’s strangely reassuring to see him back like this. Back to the guy who would drop a trip on me, jump at an idea, and plan everything I said on a whim. He stopped being this guy when he was with her like she sapped all the spontaneity out of him and forced him into the quiet lane of life.

“The aquarium and the zoo … I miss skiing ...