She can't stop herself from wrapping her arms around him, nuzzling gently against his neck. "It's so good. Planning, and wanting things to grow and become more than just..."

She sighs, but only because she's getting ahead of herself.

"We're good together, especially in these private moments. But it's a long road ahead, and there are sure to be some bumps. But we can talk about things, and that's pretty damned fabulous. I hope we never stop talking about things."

Talking, for her, means that he cares enough to bother. That's huge.