[the little warble to his voice makes her heart ache, but she reaches for his hand and holds it, eyes closed.]

You're so sweet to me. [she says, with a little hiccuppy laugh.] I think that's what I'll be reaching for. A longer story with a couple of really good twists, and a banger of an ending.

[a deep breath.]

... I didn't want to die, but I think - it might have been the best thing to happen to me, here.

[she was absolutely running on empty, and while it's still hard, being here has re-energized her so, so much.]