They say they found me on the floor in the main room of Chili Wowas next to a severely dented can of hot chocolate. I tried telling them I don't remember what happened, but Smith knows me well enough to know when I'm lying.

Trott and Ross are a bit more understanding, not prodding when I tell them I don't want to talk about it. They don't say anything when Smith enters my room that night and doesn't leave until it's near noon, only to grab some food and shut the door again on their questioning faces.

He talks me into coming out for supper, letting me take his hand as we leave. I see the looks on their faces when they see us walk out hand in hand, Smith keeping an indifferent face while I stare at the ground and move closer to him.

He doesn't let go the whole time we are outside of my room, randomly squeezing my hand throughout the night. When we finally return to my room he sings me to sleep, my dreams starting out pleasent.

"Hey Sipsy," I find myself unable to turn toward the voice, standing on Sjin's mahogany cart with my hands in the air. Finally Sjin comes into view, a sad smile on his face. "Lewis is away, so we can spend the whole day together if you want."

I try to say something, find myself unable to speak. "Yea, I guess I could keep working on the house. I'd rather sit next to you though, I miss you." He reaches out and caresses my cheek.

What feels like days pass in fast forward, Lewis returning and running around at hyperspeed. Time starts to slow again and I still find myself unable to move. I hear Sjin crying, but I can't see him in my limited view. Lewis comes running out of the now finished house, looking around frantically.

He spots something near my feet and rushes over, pulling Sjin away so I can see him in tears, Lewis doing his best to understand him. "H-h-he's not-not coming b-back, is he? Sips, he-he's stuck li-like this for-forever."

"No-"

"Don't lie to me!"

There is a moment of tense silence, and I briefly wonder if time has stopped completely. "I- he might be stuck like this forever. I'm sorry."

"Sjin? Sjin! Where are you? Sjin!" I start to panic when I wake up in an empty bed. The door slams open, and I blindly throw myself at the person standing in the doorway.

"He's here," I recoil, looking up at him to see if he's serious. He nods, smiling down at me.

I don't know what to say, my dream and what happened outside Chili Wowas making me hesitate. Looking at the floor, I graciously take the hand Smith offers me.

He leads me through their base to where the conveyor belt and underground farm are, Ross and Sjin standing with their backs to us. Trott gives Smith a weird look, making the other two turn around to see what the look is for.

I look at the floor, pretending I didn't see Sjin's face fall when he sees us. Smith squeezes my hand and smiles down at me. "It's okay."

"Hey guys, sleep well?" Smith shoots Trott a look that says he should be quiet, throwing a glance in Sjin's direction.

"Yea," Smith says, the room falling into an awkward silence. "Sips, do you want to talk to Sjin?"

I don't reply right away, looking at Sjin like he is going to answer for me. He smiles, something that looks forced and doesn't reach his eyes.

"Hey Ross, can you come help me with the tanks?" Trott doesn't wait for an answer, walking past us, Ross following close behind.

The sound of elevators tell us we are now alone, Smith letting go of my hand. I look up at him, tightening my grip. "Sips?"

I throw a look toward Sjin, Smith holding a finger up as if to say 'one moment please,' and pulls me out of earshot.

"Sips-"

"He came that night and said- he said-" I start to tear up, a lump forming in my throat.

He pulls me into a hug. "I don't know how keen Sjin will be with the idea of me being there, if he wants me to leave I will."

I nod and wipe away the few tears that managed to escape, trying to put on a brave face. This is still the man I love.

We walk back in and I try looking at Sjin, what he said coming back to me forcing me to look away.

"I-"

"I'll be at my farm," He interrupts, pushing past Smith. "Come anytime."

I see Smith's lips moving, but the only thing I hear is Sjin, telling me I'm not needed. It starts pouring, Sjin appearing in front of me.

"Go back to your dirt factory."

"You aren't needed here."

Sorry about such a short part, I was planning on doing Parv and Will next, but I'm having trouble with that one. And this... I am so sorry. You wanted something happy and I don't know what happened. I took a wrong turn some where and ended up here. We may not get to Parv and Will's reunion until some of this Sjips drama is figured out... I'm not sure. I have a day to myself tomorrow so hopefully another update soon!