Valentina is full of surprises (in a really good way). I expected both M/H and C/L to retire as both couples made remarks and comments about that in earlier interviews (before Worlds). So, perhaps just like Aljona she suddenly realised she doesn't want to stop just yet, although she had originally gone along with it. I hope she finds another partner, one with whom she shares the the same chemistry on the ice (I admit to liking Valentina's and Ondrej's very much) because I liked her better as a 'pairs girl' than as a singles skater. As if the whole notion of doing something together increased the joy of skating for her, and - boy - wasn't Ondrej enjoying it too. Good to note to that it seems there was an amicable parting of the ways. we've all seen some pretty nasty ones happening too. This looks much better. Good luck in finding a new partner, and I hope Ondrej gets to achieve his new goals too.