A/N: This is William's POV after the events of Age of Innocence.

I really loved the time with my grandson, and it's great to know that Jesse has good friends who stand by him. But the most interesting thing is that I'm sure Jesse has found someone to love. Someone named Lexa.

I saw the small spark of jealousy in Jesse's eyes as I danced with the young woman. And I also saw how she reacted to Jesse. She is as interested in him as he is in her. I wonder why they aren't "together", I'm sure there is a reason. Maybe just that they work together, and maybe something more. But no matter what it was I'm sure it will only be a matter of time before they get past whatever it was. It seems so clear that they are meant to be together. The chemistry between them is undeniable.

Then there's the other couple at Sanctuary. I know they'd deny being a couple, but there's a strong bond between them.

I can't forget the casual, yet somehow possessive, hand Brennan ran across Shalimar's lower back as they were leaving the medical area. Her complete lack of reaction to it tells me that such physical contact is a regular, and accepted, thing between the two.

I also remember Shalimar looking toward the door a few seconds before Brennan entered, as if she had sensed his presence before he even arrived. Like I sais, there's a strong bond between them. Since they're friends of my grandson and seem like good people I hope things will work out for them.