When the Reapers attacked, Aedan Shepard became the symbol of hope the galaxy needed. In private, when the curtains were drawn, he quietly suffered. That is, until *she* came back into his life. Now, as galactic civilization stands on the edge of annihilation, they lean on each other to keep going. Spoilers: content includes the Citadel DLC. Cover art by neehs on DeviantArt.