[ No, of course he can't. That would be too much to ask for. He can't have everything. He looks at her, and his smile turns momentarily sad. He shouldn't do that, he thinks. He shouldn't let his heart be seen.

But what does it matter anymore? A moment ago he would have given anything just to see her again. ]

I think I'm being selfish. There was never enough time for us to be together.

I love you, Vin. In the end, I'll always be here waiting for you. Always.