Night fell, and the city's vibrant nocturnal scene unfolded under the glow of street lamps.

Silence hung heavy inside the car as Brian's and Rosalynn's thoughts revolved around Sanford's engagement.

Having grown up with Sanford, Brian hoped for his good buddy's marital bliss.

Yet, at this moment, things seemed to be heading in the opposite direction.

Finally, Brian broke the quiet, holding Rosalynn's hand, and blurted, “Honey, we must be happy forever."

It was hard to make out Brian's handsome face in the shadow, yet he appeared to emanate a sense of solemnity.

Rosalynn felt warm all over as she looked at him. She entwined her fingers with his and nodded vigorously.

Supporting each other through life and growing old together. Of course, this was what she wanted.

She loved this man with all her soul and would gladly be with him forever.

Brian softly smiled at her, raised her hand, and planted a kiss on it. He helped her fasten her seat belt and then started the car.

For a while, neither said anything. Instead, the atmosphere between them was filled with compassion and love.

Rosalynn stared down the road and softly asked, "Where are we going?"

This wasn't the way back to Skrix, so they were definitely going somewhere else.

"We are going back to our home," Brian replied.

Their home?

Rosalynn looked at him with confusion written all over her face. "If we are going back to the Beauty Apartments, isn't this the wrong way?"

Brian smiled and shook his head. “Honey, seems you've forgotten that we have another place we call home apart from the one at the Beauty Apartments."

Rosalynn thought for a while then asked, "Our marital home?"

"Yes."

Brian placed a hand on hers and gave it a rub. "Still can't believe I left you alone for two years. I'm so sorry."