<span style="font-size: 120%; line-height: 116%;">It was a welcome home Cedric was glad of. He lifted his glass and called out ‘Salute’ with Kate after her father’s words. He turned to Kate afterward and said,<br/><br/>“It will be nice to walk with you m’love. Hoping you don’t get too cold on this winter night.”<br/><br/>They turned and started for the door, but paused several times to say farewell to friends and comrades. When they did finally make it out, Cedric paused and turned to Kate. He said,<br/><br/>“I thank thee my love. This day has been long, and I feel a changed man. You brought me home tonight. Let us walk slowly, for I wish this day to not end.”<br/></span>