“I can’t ask for anything more,” he returned gently. He could look after Silvio’s house while he was away – clean it, pick up groceries. Make sure everything was warm and welcoming when his friend returned.

Letting out a quiet breath, Simon nodded. It was often hard for him to get out of his head. That’s why he usually spent so much time working out or practicing. As long as he kept himself busy, he didn’t get lost in the past or worry about the future.

“It is beautiful,” he agreed. “Thanks for bringing me here.”