At the sound of his arrival, she turned her gaze toward him. She stood and moved in his direction until the space between them was closed. Her mouth met his and her arms went around him. "Joseph..." she choked out and lay her head on his shoulder. She was so very tired and he brought her comfort immediately... Her mouth met his again and she sighed, glad that he had come to her in the moonlight.

Her fingers brushed over his cheek and she murmured, "Hi..."