I kept everything. I don't know if all your paints are still good, but they're in the cabinets. You can check later... Finally do something with the other half of the hallway. It uh. Didn't feel right to get rid of anything, or to leave. Everybody said I'd need to accept it eventually, but now I'm glad I never got there.

[ His grin softens a little, less pleased with himself and more just fond. ]

Yeah, well, I love you back. Lie down, okay? I'm staying.