WITH A FEW MORE PARTING WORDS, Gabriel left, effortlessly blending into the crowd of passerby as he exited the cafe. She and Grayson trudged back towards home without further ado. The air between them was tense as usual, and she could not stop fidgeting. This time, however, her agitation was due to the anticipation of her decision. All she could focus on was her thoughts, which she kept going in circles even while she was enjoying the fresh air as they walked.