Eric nodded at her in response. He as glad she hadn't left him standing there in the shadows of the alley. He lifted his hand and set it against hers, tugging her gently in the direction of their apartment. Theirs.
Leading her back home was easy enough, the shadows held them. And then their apartment greeted them. The warmth and the feel of it warmed him entirely.
He had made the right choice. He needed her. He would do anything for her. Eric squeeze her fingers lightly, "Welcome home."