By the time he finishes, there are tears in her eyes, and she tenderly cradles his face, stroking his hair back with so much love.

"I don't care what you've done. I don't care that you aren't sure of what you deserve. Because I know what you've done for me. And I know what you would do for me. I can feel the way you love me every single time you touch me, I can see it when you look at me."

She kisses his face all over, tenderly, then speaks softly.

"You never have to try anyone but James. Ever. I promise."

He doesn't always need to know how to say these things. She knows it.