-3 months later in 2015- (Pita's P.O.V.)

I smiled softly as I watched one of my dear friends get married to another friend of mine. They often said that I got them together by chance. The town was happy for them as I was.

"I give you Mr. Eric Ronnel and Mrs. Hannah Ronnel.". The priest announced after the couple's kiss. It's hard to believe that a former dog groomer would be married to a firefighter yet they defied beliefs in this town. It's about time a happy beginning had come since weeks ago when a former citizen of our town was convicted for charges of murder, attempted murder, stalking, violating a restraining order multiple times, and nearly injuring a officer when he restrained her back. Rosalind Kherpe was served a life sentence without parole; 40 years and 6 months. I was greatly disgusted with her, as most of the town was. Her parents were furious, yet understanding when they spoke with me. Last I heard of them, they bought a RV, and left Kirkwood forever, with the donation of the house to the town.

Of course, Helga's voice recorder helped so much, offering precious evidence, enraging Kherpe when she heard it. The judge and mayor was very disgusted after that, so within days, the jury served the judgement, with the judge gladly giving the life sentence.

Cheers interrupted my thoughts, and I smiled as the couple came to me, "Thank you for the help with the anesthetics, Pita.". Eric smirked, his brown hair swept back, his moss green eyes shining in happiness, being in a awesome suit. I chuckled and nodded. Hannah sadly smiled, "I am sorry that Helga isn't to be here, celebrating my wedding day. But thank you for having the space for the dogs outside, with the cats inside here along with their owners, of course.". She pushed back a strand of her cinnamon red hair, her soft brown eyes glittering in sympathy yet happiness, looking very lovely in her ivory cream gown.

I shook my head, "A unusual wedding calls for unusual guests, after all, it makes sense to your dog groomer past, and your rescues, from both of you.". Eric laughed and one-armed hugged me heartily, and Hannah hugged me gently, and whispered, "Just hold on, Pita, and your dream will come true.". She pulled back with a thankful smile and a slight nod. I smiled widely as I knew I am happy today yet I am a bit sad as Helga isn't here.

I listened to the nearby and far chatter of the town as they were all here today, and I grew concerned as I noticed it has lessened down to a murmuring of chatter. A soft hand placed upon my shoulder with a accompanied voice I never thought I could hear for a long time. "Missed me, Pita?". I turned around with a gasp, and before my eyes, stood a grinning Helga Sinclair in a teal blouse and long black skirt, and her beloved boots. I exhaled a breath, and replied, "Very much. I heard your voice recorder. Is it true?".

Helga widened her eyes, and understood the line under my question, and smiled, "To answer that, I must say something a new friend told me before I came back.". She whispered softly. I gestured for her to go on, and she replied a quote I never thought to hear again. "'Time can change things, but you can guide and change them from your heart.'".

I exhaled a surprised breath, realizing that she had met Leana somehow, and that Leana has truly given her blessing for me to have Helga in my life forever as she gave her blessing to Helga as well. I smiled brightly, "I love you, Helga.". Helga smiled wider, her beautiful blue eyes sparkling at my confession, and replied strongly, "I love you, Pita.". I sighed, and gently put a hand on her cheek as I get closer and closer, the space closing between us, and Helga's hands came to rest upon my chest, and with a small nod and flutter of her eyes, I finally kissed her, the passion and love fulfilling inside us as we clasped tighter around each other, barely hearing the town cheer and whistle for us. Happy beginnings, indeed.