"Ah. I knew I forgot something. It's the reason I came here, to you--it wasn't just because I needed your touch to help make me stronger. It was so much more than that. I couldn't be away from you a second longer. I think you're the best friend I've ever had. In fact, we became so close in the last six months, I didn't think we could get any closer." She put her fingers on his lips. "The joke's on me--this goes beyond my wildest expectations. If you're only pretending, you're a gifted actor." "No acting, Brie. I love you. Endlessly." "And I love you." Her admission fulfilled his deepest desires. "You mean this?" "Si, Miguel. I can't imagine being without you. Not now. You've been everything to me for months. I love you so much." "Nunca sone que yo pudiera tener esto en mi vida." I never dreamed I could have this in my life. "I didn't even know it existed." "And"