A picture in a suitcase.

Thousands of light years away from the arms of the man in the picture.

Taken on a day when feelings between them were new and unrealized.

Untested.

As opposed to now.

When seeing the picture the last thing before she shut her eyes was the only compensation for not having him next to her on the pillow.

No matter that his hair was grayer, his face more lined.

A million miles could not erase their minds of the memories they shared.

The love they fought so hard to resist.

The love they fought so hard to keep.

Until they were back together on Earth, this picture would have to do .

Until she could replace it.

With one of them together as they said their vows.