a slight awakening?

For some time there had been a great stillness, much to the concern of Mike and the others who were on the outside trying to peer inward. What they didn't realize was that he was and had been at peace during this period. That had crossed their minds, for at first he had seemed rather agitated. And simply seeming physically more relaxed was a comfort to them all. They did notice the change, but over time just got used to the calm, and then eventually began to fear the worst.

Now for the first time in weeks there was an ever so slight stirring within him.

He was attempting to speak to her, imagining his monologue, “I do love you still, but-”

and he hesitated further even in this deep state of quiet. “ It-

it just seems like you are so, so far away.”