Zen looked at Gage in amazement and wonder, never had he seen Gage to be so gentle and caring.... He was enjoying listening to the deep tenor of his voice when he smelled something, The pasta! He got up and dumped the pasta in.."'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace, my fears relieved," he sang. Never in his life had he done so in front of others, but if there was a time, it was now. Then lifted his voice, eyes drifting to Misty as he cradled Noel in his arms, "...The Lord hath promised good to me, his word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures." He wasn't sure if it was helping anything, but it was better than nothing, and Noel seemed to like it...

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