Well, little by little, changes were made, and Grandfather lived here with his first and only love, so...“ Leila nods, ”That's good. I know how much he loves the old house.“ She looks around and then says quietly, ”Actually, I'd like to help you with that. I mean with the garden. How big do you want to make it?“ Nicholas laughs and Leila can't help but look at him in surprise. Nicholas stops and asks, ”What's wrong?“ Leila grins, ”You've never laughed before.“ Nicholas frowns, ”Excuse me?“ Leila repeats, ”You've never laughed before. Never laughed like that." Then, after a pause, she smiles, “You should do that more often. I mean, it's a nice laugh.” Nicholas smiles and they sit there together under the willow tree in silence, but it is a peaceful, warm silence. One that envelops you and d
