Chapter 6Cloudless days of clear blue skies
Tears of joy are in my eyes
Watching you laugh and sing
Knowing you’re my everything
I want you
Skies are grey and dark with rain
Still my love I can’t complain
My body sings when you’re with me
What a wonder life can be
I need you
You don’t have to understand
Or say it back at my command
All I want is you my dear
Beside me here from each year to year
I love you.
—Shattered Glass, “Clearing,” Love Songs
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“I can’t believe we’re finally home,” Liam said as he released Minor and Major from their carriers. “How do you think our jet-setting cats will react to being housebound for the next six months?”
“I don’t know, baby, but you better run because I’m going to christen every room in this f*****g house,” Milo said as he slappe
