“I’m here, Ashland. I’m not going anywhere.” I could see the tears in his eyes. I pulled him close and kissed him. We stood together at the foot of the stairs, our arms around each other. From upstairs, I could hear movement, and then it stopped. Ashland didn’t seem to notice, but as we stepped apart and turned to leave, I heard a soft sigh.

It was probably just the house, the wood expanding from the heat of the day, the metal shifting along the porch railing. Maybe it was a draft blowing through some silk curtains.

Whatever it was, I wasn’t afraid. I had Ashland by my side.

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