[ he meets her eyes, watching her intensely. she'll feel that slight, familiar fear of having something you'd do anything not to lose. she'll feel his hatred and vengeance for those who took everything away from him. and then there's longing for what he lost and might be able to have: a home and someone to share it with.

he slides his fingers between hers and brings their clasped hands over his chest. ]

Yeah. I learned that 'bout five or six weeks ago.

[ when they met. he closes his eyes. ]

But this operation I got ain't reversible. Regrettin' it now won't do a dadgum thing.