She doesn't feel like she's getting enough oxygen. It's not because of his hold on her.

'I love you, Kate.'

She buries her face in his neck, not speaking or moving for a long time. There are tears bristling in her eyes she has to fight from her voice, first.





Eventually pulling back, avoiding his eyes, she hooks her fingers in his belt loops and starts tugging him towards the bedroom.

"C'mon, now. I believe y'made some promises I got every intention of makin' sure y'keep."