The week that followed was one of renewal and restoration.
Jaegar threw himself into the work of bringing life back to Diana's home with the energy of one seeking to make amends.
He cleaned windows that had been ignored for months, letting sunlight stream into rooms that had grown accustomed to gloom.
He tended the garden that Diana had neglected, coaxing late-season flowers back to bloom and clearing away the weeds that had run rampant in his absence.
Most importantly, he simply spent time with the woman who had been mother, friend, and confidante throughout his childhood and youth.
They talked long into the evenings, sharing stories of their separation, speaking of fears and hopes with the honesty that only comes when people realize how precious their connection truly is.
Diana blossomed under his attention like a flower that had been too long without water.
