Something in him came a little loose, and Thomas let go of a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding onto. Relief, gratitude, and love flooded him and he held Greta close to him as she wrapped around him. He nuzzled her hair, kissed her temple.
"Then I am a terribly lucky man, and I will endeavor to be the best that I can for you."
He would live up to whatever potential had been left far behind before. He tipped Greta's chin up so that he could kiss her, tender and lingering.
"I promise the next time that you come to visit, it will be a far more pleasant evening."
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Date: 2018-03-23 12:38 am (UTC)"Then I am a terribly lucky man, and I will endeavor to be the best that I can for you."
He would live up to whatever potential had been left far behind before. He tipped Greta's chin up so that he could kiss her, tender and lingering.
"I promise the next time that you come to visit, it will be a far more pleasant evening."