Getting up out of the chair was the hardest, but her hear sang despite it.

A quick kiss on his forehead and she was out of the room, while he was still enthralled with Resident Evil 5. Opening the fridge she gathered up the little purchases they made earlier that day. Within a few minutes the kitchen was filled with the sounds and smell of her cooking.

"Mmmm, I smell something delicious!" A form emerges from the dim lit room. It adds to the creepiness. "Should I go back in there and stay until you are done?" A quick smile and nod and back into the lair he went.

The table cloth was rumpled, the candles were half burned out to begin with, but that didn't matter.
The bread finally done and table set, just for two, and dinner was ready.
Hands were folded, blessings and thanks given, and the meal was enjoyed. Plates were put away, a plate of hot cookies and icy cold glasses of milk were set.

And the two were happy. For that evening, stresses and cares were set aside.

Goodbye came. The door was locked and the curtain pulled aside waiting for that one last gesture before the vanishing. Two steps and he was on the ground, another half step and full and he turned, blew a kiss, and went out of sight.

And still her heart sang.