Not many more words were shared, much to her disappointment, but to her surprise, a soft tune began to hum in their place. She listened intently, curiosity piqued. Where was the melody from? What did it mean to him? Were there words that accompanied it? Questions swirled in her mind, but they would remain unanswered, at least for now.

She watched as he finally settled beside her, eyes fluttering shut. Sleep was close, that much was clear. Not wanting to resist the inevitable, she let her own eyes fall closed.

As they drifted toward the land of dreams, Devika couldn't help but wonder what the new day might bring. The thoughts churned, then gradually quieted, and with a sense of calm, the ghost slipped into sleep, at peace.