"I told you I was gonna."

And he's kept that promise. Doc's not stupid when it comes to things that matter this much, at least not twice.

Her gloves are cold and it gives him a chill when she grazes the back of his neck, but he doesn't mind it all that much. The hand on her throat slides up to her jaw, and then he leans down and presses his lips gently against hers, lingering, hovering a moment.

"I keep my promises."

Be them good or bad.

And then he leans in and kisses her.