[ he would counter: is it worth it to only stay with a man for his sake and not her own? hasn't she also spent so long having nothing for herself? isn't this the time for her to live freely, doing just as she pleases whenever she would like?

boothill would be all right as long as she's happy. right now, though, it seems like she would be happiest with him, and he will choose to believe that. he holds her back, lets himself sink into her hug and the comfort of her fingers in his hair. ]

It's all right. I ain't the only one who's been hurtin' over all of this.

[ he leans back again and kisses her softly. ]

I wanna give you back what you give me, 'cause you deserve it. Tell me what's on your mind.