[ Her answering laugh is warm and affectionate as her hand moves to slowly stroke his hair again. ]

Mm. Me too. I know it's not the same - you waited all this time for me and I didn't even know I was missing you. But...

[ She kisses his jaw and finds his hand with hers again so they can entwine their fingers. ]

... Nobody's ever wanted to wait for me. I never thought anybody would. I know I always make such a mess of things, I always get things wrong - I couldn't even make my wish right. But you still...

[ Another kiss. When she speaks this time, her voice wavers. ]

I'm glad. I'm so glad you waited. I don't know if I can make up for how long you had to, but...

[ This time, she pulls back enough for him to see her face - and her smile can't be called anything less than radiant. ]

I can sure try.