Robin was quiet, letting her speak. He even understood her own sudden silence as a moment of needing to collect herself. It was hard for her, he knew that. After the conversation they had had before, to hear her speak of hope was something truly wonderful.

"That I could help you find that humbles me. I still do mean it, you know," he said, glancing toward her as they continued to walk at an easy pace. "That this is surely a second chance. For both of us. What you have done for me and Roland has been immeasurable."

It had been a long time since he had been happy. Too long. And his son - well, to see him take to her so well was heartening.