Jane opened her eyes uneasily and smelled the familiar mint. William was in front of her.
She must have missed William too much, so she was dreaming.
Jane continued to close her eyes. Three seconds later, she opened them again. William was still there.
"Impossible."
Jane wanted to close her eyes again. This time, William stopped her.
"Janie, I'm back."
William grabbed Jane's hand and put it on his face. He was real.
"Honey, you're back?"
Jane touched William's chin, which was full of blue stubble, making her itch.
"Yes."
"I am worried about you," William answered, holding Jane in his arms.
"I am fine."
Jane hurriedly explained. She did not want to be a burden to William. But the world was constantly changing. There were some things that she did not expect.
"Forget about them.
