(the weird thing is when he explains his motivations? she understands. all she's ever wanted to do is protect her family, and there was little she wouldn't do to meet those ends, something she'll only become more aware of herself in a few weeks.

but she knows happiness is fleeting at best, but it is real, and it does exist.)

Sometimes, it's those small moments of peace you have to learn to treasure. Those real moments of happiness, like you've talked about before.