[She would never ask more of him than he could give. It’s enough to simply have him there. But she cannot help reaching up and caressing his cheek. Every inch the ‘immodest sixteen year old’ Mrs. Dribb once accused her of being.] I will simply have to remind you. [She isn’t going anywhere.]

As long as you’re certain. As long as you’re both certain.

[Her smile is just as warm. Anywhere will be better with him beside her. If these games give her a second chance, she will take it.] They will be lucky to have you, too.