[It's so much easier to be gentle when it's just the two of them, no prying eyes or annoying ears, and she lets herself relax. It makes his shoulders loosen, his smile edge up, a sigh escape his lips that feels real instead of exhausted.]

Babe I know it.

[And then a little laugh, actually playful, actually at himself.]

You know it was bad when you weren't here. I don't give a shit if we're stuck in Foggie's bullshit coaster, 'ss long as it's us. If you're there... it's fine. Y'know?