The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

George said, "I know what happened. I also feel terrible for Jeremy's loss, but I know you never wanted it to happen.

"He sacrificed himself for Hill City, and I'm sure he wouldn't want to see you like that-broken and devastated. If you feel guilty about it, the least you can do is keep this city safe. Besides..."

George then moved to the side, allowing Stephen to look at Rachel, Nolan, Austin, the doctors, and the nurses.

"You have them. These people care about you. You're never alone."

As soon as his words settled in, Simon walked in.

Stephen started weeping when he saw the people around him.

"You're up?" Simon said excitedly, "I have good news for you. I've got a lot of letters for you, and one of them is from Snow."

Stephen's eyes widened. "Where is it?"

George shifted uncomfortably, while the light in Rachel's eyes dimmed. She could not understand why she, coming from a well-respected and prominent background, was not enough for Stephen. Why was Snow, just an ordinary woman, so special?

that it was Austin's idea. Originally, they had only planned to show him one letter, but Simon took a step further and

saw the writing on the letter, his body started shaking, and tears rolled down his

arms and asked, "Where

on it, but I'm sure she's watching you from somewhere. And if you don't pick yourself up, it'll hurt her

Stephen's whole demeanor changed. It was like life had been breathed back into

relief. It had been a gamble,

Rachel's face had turned paled,

on his face faded. Compared to Rachel, Stephen was more concerned

realized the problem was not over. He might have cured Stephen, but the process exacerbated Rachel's condition. As a psychologist, he believed he

back, and everyone was thrilled.

be brought over for

and Stephen then struck up

holding

"It's okay. I

everything that happened,"

fine. You