“I love you, Sadie Moore,” the quiet words carry with them the weight of the emotion, every syllable clear and adoring in spite of his fatigue. His love has deepened ever since he first uttered the words, and the future still lies ahead.

Parting their foreheads, he lifts his head to meet her in a light kiss that last for a patient moment, then he lowers his head back down to speak again, “…there is only one thing that could make me happier right now.” Waiting only for any sign of curiosity, he states with a touch of humor, “Falling asleep next to you.”