*Leo*

I must have looked like the abominable snowman when I arrived. I certainly felt like it, but Bianca’s laughter made it all worth it. She took one look at me and bent over with laughter. It was nice to hear her laugh so hard. It had been a while since I’d heard her laugh like that.

I was so happy and relieved to see her, but I didn’t rush her the way I wanted to. The desire to scoop her into my arms and hold her close and tell her all the things I needed to ...