Celebrian sat on the floor with the boys, watching them crawl around on the floor. Her eyes drifted to the window. Elrond had gone to visit Cirdan at the Grey Havens. Elladan thumped Elrohir on the head, causing Elrohir to emit a piercing wail. Smiling wryly, Celebrian lifted him up in her arms and carried him into the other room. She laid him in his crib. She went back and scooped up Elladan, taking him to his crib. Both boys soon fell asleep, much to Celebrian's relief. She went into the adjoining bedroom, which was hers and Elrond's, and collapsed on the bed. She dozed off until she heard the bell that signified her husband's return. She got up and went down to greet him.



Celebrian sat next to Elrond on their bed.

"What is troubling you?" he asked.

Celebrian looked at him. He touched her cheek.

"It's just that I—."

"You miss your mother and father." Elrond finished for her.

"Yes."

He put his arms around her shoulders and pulled her to him. She laid her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes. Tears spilled down her cheeks.

"Come now, don't cry."

He rubbed her back in effort to calm her down. Her shoulders shook with silent sobs.

"We can go see them if you wish."

Celebrian sniffed. "W—when?"

"Tomorrow if you'd like."

"I'd l—like that."

Elrond ran his fingers through her hair.

When she fell asleep, Elrond sent word for the preparations to be made for their departure.