She puts a gentle hand on his arm and squeezes lightly. His eyes immediately fall to hers. They're full of concern and affection. They're full of love. And for once, he really appreciates that she cares so much about him.

For the first time ever, he really believes that she truly cares about him. For the first time in a long time, he really hopes. Hopes that she'll stay with him. That she'll never leave him. Because he doesn't know how he'd survive without her. He can't imagine a day without her. And he doesn't want to. But he also doesn't want to believe that she would choose her daughter...