He lifted his head enough to turn it and meet her eyes. A small nod accompanied the spoken, "Okay."

He released his hold on her, one hand reaching up and taking one of hers, interweaving their fingers and looking at them and turning back toward the cabin steps, leading the way up. He scooped up her coffee cup and the basket, and crossed the deck to the front screen door, turning to look at her for a moment.

"Y' sure y' want t' know, knowing what I am?"