Chapter 295 - The Weight of Silence

Logan nodded, placing a calming hand on his wife's shoulder. "Agreed. Look, we appreciate both of your visions, but clearly, they're not compatible. So here's what we're going to do..." As Logan outlined a compromise that somehow managed to incorporate elements from both vendors while still maintaining the overall vision he and Deonna had for their renewal, Deonna found herself marveling at his diplomatic skills. It was moments like these that reminded her why she'd fallen in love with him in the first place. By the time the vendors left, considerably calmer if still a bit damp, Logan and Deonna collapsed onto the couch, exhausted. "Is it too late to elope?" Deonna asked, only half-joking. Logan chuckled, pulling her close. "I think we missed that boat about 15 years and two kids ago." Deonna sighed, snuggling into his embrace. "I just... I wanted this to be perfect, you know? A celebration of us, of how far we've come. Instead, it feels like everything that can go wrong, is going