In silence, John got back into the bed and returned to his former place, back into Virgil’s arms, which enclosed him in their loving, protective embrace once more. XXX These words chased the tears away, causing John to smile from deep within, manifesting it with his arms, in which he returned the embrace. Virgil moved; he was awakened by the sounds of quiet sobbing. We are a part of each other- we share the same flesh and blood, home; so many of our own memories are the same,” he turned John over to lie in his arms, kissing his tears away. Yawning, he stretched; he did not wish to discuss rescues, work or even fine inventions- no, they were on leave and Virgil still felt a need for a good, long




















