[ Ironically, the simple act of Reyes wiping away Ryder's tear makes another one fall right after it. He can't help it, truly. The mix of happiness and relief and just all of the pain washing away is too much for him.

He smiles through the tears anyway. ]

I dunno, but you're stuck with me now, so you better figure it out.

[ Ryder is about ready to dive in for another kiss, but his lips stop just before making contact. ]

—oh, uh...we were kinda talking about something...important, weren't we?

[ As much as he would love to sit right here in this position for the rest of his goddamn life. ]