Kara understood what Hallbjorn meant. She certainly didn't want to cause him any unease, and would do her best to make sure their visit wasn't too long. She took his big hand in hers and smiled up at him with understanding and love.<br/><br/>She remained true to her word when they visited the senior center. Though Kara gave her friends at the center a more condensed and edited version of how she came to be with Hallbjorn, they either believed her or knew better then ask more questions. Kara could talk enough that Hallbjorn wouldn't need to at all, and she was able to shield him from their curiosity. Though when Gerty, a woman with tight blue curls close to her head, started applying flamingo pink lipstick and glancing several times at Hallbjorn's behind, Kara decided it was time to go.<br/><br/>There was no hiding the sadness she felt at parting, but Kara knew that it was for the best. Instead of taking them right back to her home, she took them to the Shaft, so she could tell Butch, the owner, that she was gone for good. It was a lighter atmosphere inside the bar, and Kara had an easier time saying goodbye. She was relieved that her circle of friends were in Phoenix for a concert, and wouldn't be returning. Those were people she felt comfortable enough saying goodbye to through email or on the phone. She would be too jealous to stand back and see how they would respond to Hallbjorn in person, so it was for the best.<br/><br/>Before leaving they enjoyed some truly delicious and big burgers that were cooked up in the bar's kitchen. They had been packing for a long time and night was already falling. Just smelling the food cook made Kara realize she was famished, and it was nice to sit down in a familiar surrounding and eat one last meal there.<br/><br/>They left before the place became crowded, and Kara took them both back to her home. Though she was still a little sad at saying goodbye, she felt she was ready to fully let go of the past and enter into her future with Hallbjorn. She just wished she could have seen her parents one last time.<br/><br/>Kara looked up at Hallbjorn and gave him a little smile. “Do you think maybe we can stay the night here, just for tonight? My bed isn't as big as ours is back home, but I'm sure it will fit both of us.”<br/>