Abby closed her eyes for a moment as he lifted her chin. She nodded, once, then stepped to him, sliding her arms about his middle. "I've missed you, Thomas. It was just- this emptiness inside me, and no matter what I did- how hard I tried, I couldn't- I could never figure out how to be happy without you." She was quiet for a moment, taking a breath to steady herself. "I know- I know a lot has changed, but I- it still feels right, with you..."