Michelle stood at her office window looking out at the garden, it was one of her most visited places. She'd had a hand in every flower and tree planted there. Just over six months had passed now, and she still couldn't find the joy she used to find at home. She missed Ash, missed their talks and walks around town. She just missed her. She may be home, but her heart never left Silver Moon. She was glad that Amber was doing well and enjoying being a mom, but she really wished she'd go back to work so that Ash could stay longer than a couple of days at a time. She'd had to rush home the night before because of some or other emergency, and now Michelle was at the office, trying to work.
Gem sat in one of the chairs behind her, seemingly focused on the papers in her lap. But Michelle knew the
