6 "Why do you love her?" Laura asked as we sat on a bench looking out at a lake. "Why do you ask me such weird questions?" he asked with a laugh. His dreams with Laura had picked up but he was grateful because they were all pleasant dreams. She seemed to be at peace in his dreams and he hoped she was at peace. "I'm just curious," she said. "You're not the type of person who just falls in love with just anyone." Sage knew she was right, he didn't just fall in love with anyone. He had never been the type of man who wore his heart on his sleeve. He was protective of himself, more so after he had lost Laura. "You do have a point there,” he said. He wasn't sure if he wanted to answer her question though. He didn't feel comfortable telling his ex-partner why he loved someone new. "You can

