It would be a relief to know she was at least putting those pieces together that he had done quite a bit for her and he wasn't about to put anything on the line that wasn't worth it.

"I do," he reassured her, holding her tightly. "You're quite the ideal partner for me."

Considering she knew what he was and what he had done, and may be doing for years to come, and hadn't up and left him; that truly counted for something.

"I only hope that the feeling is mutual."