"I love you," she says, tears still in her eyes, before grasping his hand. And he holds onto her, as though the world were falling apart. "I know you do," he replies softly, the smallest of smiles on his face. "But thanks for saying it."

Oh my God...I actually cried when I read this.
Elisi...this was just beautiful....and it made my day for sure.

Thanks for this...I really needed it.