`` well then , '' she said , pushing the door to her cabin open . i 'm going to pull a few connections , see what i can find out , and a partner is heading this way . '' i agreed , but i could use some help . she nodded and a feeling of success filled her chest . the light was gone but the warmth , as ever , remained . i 'm happier here , with you , no matter what is likely to happen , than without you . 