“Nuts are very healthy. And anyway, you're more important than me.”

“Ava, neither of us anticipated each other and for very different reasons. I know your parents opinion counts for a lot to you, and as it means so much to you, it means a lot to me too. My priority is you. You're all that matters to me. I love you.”

“No, you're not." He sounds very confident. "Ava, you've found out the worst about me and not run a mile. Well, you did, but you came back." He kisses my forehead. "Do you honestly think I'm bothered about my age?”

“You're painfully beautiful and all mine. Kiss me.”

“I can't believe you're in my life, I can't believe you're mine. You are so, so precious to me, baby.”

“Ava, you're asking me not to touch you. That goes against all of my instincts.”

“You are more than welcome." he winks. "Nothing stands in the way now, does it?”