"Yes," she whispered because she knew if she said it any louder, she'd sob. Slowly, she looked up at him and saw the expression on his face - it made her want to close the space between them quickly and wrap her arms around him, burying her face against his shoulder. She had felt so alone here on the base without him - and there was a small part of her that thought he might do this again - abandon her like so many people had already done in her life. But she wanted to take that chance - he might abandon her again, but at least they shared a few good moments together.