It's quiet here, by the water. Even the sound of children's laughter is dim and distant, making it feel almost as if they're the only two people in the world right now.

"You weren't wrong."

He makes himself keep his eyes on her, makes himself not look away.

I care about you, she'd said.

"I did care. I do."

But, threatens to leap from his tongue next, and he bites it back. That can wait. Undoing the pain and hurt he's caused her is more important. This is more important.