He was once again preparing to run from a broken heart just like when he left Gondor. Not wanting to face up to to the reality that was life. So, his life went to shit, his betrothed had walked out on him without so much as a good-bye. But he was not like her, he came to say his goodbyes to the few people he had met in Bree.
It was unexpected, a chance meeting as he was talking to some people about his plans to leave.
She had asked him if he was really leaving and he was, he had talked himself into running once again, yet there was a look in her eyes asking him to stay. They had talked on occasion in the Pony, shared a few laughs and awkward moments.
Looking into her hazel eyes he asked her for a reason to stay, anything to keep him from running away.
She offered him a fresh start a new beginning with her and her son.
They got a table and some ales and began talking it would seem she too has had her fair share of heartache. I guess we all have scares some visible some not.
They spoke till she had to leave, he liked her not only was she attractive she was intelligent, soft and kind.
By the end of the night, he had a reason to stay.
