[ He's heard similar sentiments too, and while he isn't always sure that's true for every person out there, he knows that his words are often not going to be enough. If she can actually appreciate what he does have to offer, then...

The return smile is small, it's always small, he's never going to be someone that beams widely at anyone, but it's soft. She does look better than she did the night in the kitchen, but he does decide to be clear about one thing. ]

You don't have to be unless you want to. I said if you wanted to cry, you could. It doesn't change just because we're here instead of at the house.