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?

they had only planned to show him

the letter, his body started shaking, and tears rolled down

it tight in his arms and asked, "Where did you get them? Can we locate

return address on it, but I'm sure she's watching you from somewhere.

was like life had been breathed back into

had been a gamble, using so many little lies to

over, he noticed Rachel's face

Compared to Rachel, Stephen

have cured Stephen, but the process exacerbated Rachel's condition. As a psychologist, he believed he

was back, and

food to be brought over

Stephen then

holding up

a smile on his face. "It's okay. I think my cholesterol levels have

sorry for everything that

fine. You did your