[Again, that is something the rational part of her knows, but her metaphorical heart will take longer to heal. But he knows that too, probably also understands it, so she does not argue the point as he unlocks the door and lets her in.
It looks exactly the way she remembers it. She can't decide if that is good or bad. Right now, she feels numb, which is perhaps the best way to feel after all that has happened since Sweets's death.
Well, she feels numb until Sandy comes over to greet Sweets and his guest -- and then she recognizes said guest and dashes over, making happy noises. Brennan scoops the fox up in her arms, and Sandy all but burrows into her embrace. At the very least, this is nice, and it gets Brennan smiling again, if sadly. It is not easy to shake off grief.]
These last three years without you have been so difficult.
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It looks exactly the way she remembers it. She can't decide if that is good or bad. Right now, she feels numb, which is perhaps the best way to feel after all that has happened since Sweets's death.
Well, she feels numb until Sandy comes over to greet Sweets and his guest -- and then she recognizes said guest and dashes over, making happy noises. Brennan scoops the fox up in her arms, and Sandy all but burrows into her embrace. At the very least, this is nice, and it gets Brennan smiling again, if sadly. It is not easy to shake off grief.]
These last three years without you have been so difficult.