Chapter 93: Strengthening Bonds

The weeks following Kate’s visit were a mix of emotions, but one thing was clear: Jason and I were determined to strengthen our relationship. We had come a long way, and neither of us was willing to let anything jeopardize what we had rebuilt. "How about we make this a regular thing?" Jason suggested one evening as we finished dinner. We had started a new tradition of having dinner together at the dining table, no distractions, just us. "What's that?" I asked, curious. "Date nights," he said, his eyes lighting up. "Every week, no matter what, we take one evening for ourselves. No work, no stress, just us enjoying each other's company." I smiled, feeling warmth spread through me. "I love that idea. It sounds perfect." And so, we began our weekly date nights. Our first outing was to a cozy Italian restaurant downtown. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the food was delicious. We laughed and talked, reminiscing about old times and sharing our hopes for the future. "Remember our