Fellows met her halfway across the grass. He took her hands, and they shared a kiss, full of warmth, delight, and the sweet taste of sugared tea.
Louisa eased back down from her tiptoes and brushed her fingers across Lloyd’s mouth. The simple wedding band glistened on her finger next to her engagement ring with its small diamond.
“Welcome home,” she said.
“Thank you,” Fellows answered. He meant the thanks for all, for all she was and all she’d done for him.
He drew her into his arms, and Louisa softly kissed him again. Laughter surrounded them, and the summer sunshine.