do you think well make it ? the light had disappeared from his eyes , and there was no joy in his smile . not all of them would survive , of course . it was just an outline of cherry blossoms , the color missing . i hope you are n't having too many issues with the old house . i had worn jeans and a sweater , but it would have to do . not the slow sweet one he had planned but the kind that would leave them sweaty and drained . 