Alison was still as her cheeks were dried and then turned to face her mother-in-law. She was coming to the uncomfortable realization that her own disappointment was making things even worse. They had the home, the marriage, the family, the children on the way, and Longshot's memories back. That was the moment she'd hoped they would be happy and content. Not restless and searching, still.

But, she had so much to be grateful for that she felt bad for being disappointed. She sighed and nodded. "Yes. He does come back."

"I just want us to be happy..."