As he turned away, the door creaked open and Maude appeared. Tentatively holding out the plant,she suggested that it be planted outside. Together, they went outside.

Staring upwards, their happiness rose with joy

as they watched clouds forming. A downpour of

water fell upon the stem of hope. As the two moles huddled closely, their heated hearts watched their wishes gliding like doves.

The minutes turned to hours, the hours turned to days, the days turned to months. Eventually, nature was reborn and finally came back home, growing taller than ever.