[She takes his hand, squeezes it affectionately. She loves you, Dad.]

We can only hope, as the saying goes. ...probably means something a little different in my case... But, I couldn't let you go through this alone. Not after... everything else.

[She nods, though.]

Ellana and I practice together in one of the towers whenever we can. She plays, and I sing. One day, we might be brave enough to have a real audience.