They lay together upon the shore of the Brandywine. Pippin lifted his hand to caress Ivy's face and leaned down to capture her mouth. She met his kiss hungrily, twining her fingers in his hair, and then--
"Dad!"
Ari ran up to them. "Fari said the river goes all the way to the sea!" he cried, obviously very excited at this revelation.
"We saw swans!" Eoleof said. Fari had her by the hand and was carrying Estella. Behind him, Bori and Willow were leading the cranky twins.
"Sorry to interrupt," Fari said wearily, but he didn't seem sorry at all.