Stevie's eyes opened wide in honest surprise. 'Wow, and that...'

'I mean it's just good that you don't feel guilty about it anymore, and that you can enjoy just being yourself. That's all I ever wanted for you...'

Stevie warmed considerably inside, and felt her heart melt. He had been right after all, and this was the first time she'd really had a chance to accept that, and in his presence. If anything, to be so open was a compliment to the fact in itself, but now maybe they could admit anything.

Lee was now smiling at her and their eyes locked for a good long time before anything else...