She doesn't take her eyes off his face, and it hurts in a way she can't quite articulate that he can't look at her when he asks.

'I already told you. I have a second chance to be with you, and I want to take it and hold on for dear life.'

He needs her, yes. But she needs him, too. They never hit their stride, and yet, they were good together. Even when they were fighting tooth and nail, they were good together. She can't help but imagine what they'd be like if they actually had a chance to get to know one another.