She gave him a more sure promise that time and he was satisfied. He couldn't force her, but she understood that it was important, of course she did. When she leaned in, shifting and setting herself closer to him, the soft hum of her voice carrying a gentle tune, he felt himself relax. The pain that still lingered seemed less at the sound of her voice. That was something they had always shared. Music was something that had brought them together and he had every intention on carrying that on in their lives.

He shut his eyes finally. He wished he could touch her but he knew it would be pointless and painful. So he settled with listening. "Thank you..." he murmured.