The here and the now is their fixed point, their paradise building on hopes for more later. It is a miracle.

He feels safe and secure even while pained and unsteady. The business about his feet its like they're swollen up. Is this what an allergy feels like? "The more we stop then the longer it'll take to be home." Matt is putting in a conscious effort to keep his pace steady.

Nuzzle for nuzzle. Anywhere he can touch gets an extra pet. "I was. The weather's more predictable here. I can see how it puts everyone in a good mood."