He hugs her back, leaning into the hug a little more than he did last time.]

Mmm, eventually yeah. I'm not quite sure if I want to go back there just yet though. Not without him there. [It's just...weird.] But I get the feeling that's what he would have wanted us to do. He was always happiest when the house was full of kids. [A light laugh.]

I keep hoping he will show back up soon. I miss him a lot.