"What if you don't come back?" she asked, her voice trembling.
His body froze for a second as he heard his question. He couldn't even think about not returning and was unable to meet his Rose for the rest of his life. He would be there for her forever and he would do anything to make it happen. He held her gently in his arms, wanting to protect her from all the fears and uncertainties that she had.
"I will always come back to you. You are the most important person in my life, and no matter where I go or what I do, my heart will always lead me back to you."
She sniffed and rubbed her already red button-like nose turning it into an even darker shade of red.
"And... will you still play housy with me when you come back?" She asked, her voice filled with pure innocence.
He wanted to chuckle at the question she kept.
"Of course! We will play housy and have even more fun than before." He caressed her head gently.