"I'm on birth control," she says. "Doc Yewll is pretty efficient about stuff like that." She tilts her head a little, watching his face. It's nice to see him smile, but she still has to get good and acquainted with his new face.

She brushes her fingers back along his ear. Not his new face. She has to stop thinking that. She slowly winds her fingers into his hair and closes her eyes as she leans in for another kiss. Whatever's going on, it's a new start for him, and she's coming to respect that.