Thanks to everyone who read, everyone who reviewed. You make me happy. Which I need.
Outside, the sun was beginning to set and the sky had become pale orange.
Howard lurched as he fell out of Naboo's house, having to catch himself on the gatepost. He looked over and saw the children on the wall kissing.
A memory. Hot sun bakes the slope of Misti as Miss Alison Lowe comes running down it, face glowing with joy and arms spread out to catch him.
"Howard! Howard! You won't believe it; I'm pregnant!"
Howard turned away, wanting to give them their privacy. He didn't know exactly why, but as he walked home, he cried.