"One would think," she smiled, "but there is always something that needs to be done. And right now I can think of only one thing that ought to be taken care of." As she made the statement she took Trish's hand and allowed the other woman to guide her into the house.
"I can't believe I've stayed away this long," she glanced around at the decor that was a perfect mix of the two people who lived at this location. "We shouldn't stay apart this long ever again."