Then he closes the gap between them, and tentatively puts one hand on her elbow. If she pulls away from him he won't press the issue (at least not for another moment) but he's praying to God she doesn't.
"I know, Kate."
A firm swallow, as he gets his wits about him.
"I'm gonna do everythin' in my power to prove that you can, though."
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"I know."
Then he closes the gap between them, and tentatively puts one hand on her elbow. If she pulls away from him he won't press the issue (at least not for another moment) but he's praying to God she doesn't.
"I know, Kate."
A firm swallow, as he gets his wits about him.
"I'm gonna do everythin' in my power to prove that you can, though."