[The raw, naked look in her eyes compels him to tell the truth.]

I don't know either. Frankly I'm surprised every time I wake up to see another day. But... I'm gonna give you the same promise I gave Abel. Whatever's comin' our way, you won't have to go through it alone. We can be together in this, you 'n me.

I mean, it's the least I can do to pay you back for puttin' up with me, huh?

[His mouth stretches in a grin that is equal parts sheepish and hopeful. It's the type of grin that says, I'm not really all that good at this, but I'm trying. Is it enough?]