[ She doesn't answer right away as the kiss takes center stage. There will be an answer as she already has one. The words came instantly to her mind, which surprises even herself. Then again, Alan has always been able to cause a reaction with his words. Happiness, sadness, anger, annoyance. He just seemingly knows what things to say to pull the right strings to get a reaction.

He whispers her name and an involuntary shiver rolls up her spine. Again, he has that ability to make her react so easily.

Jesse opens her eyes. As normal, they lock immediately onto his. Her expression softens into something gentle, but no less determined. That fire still is in her gaze and seemingly will never leave. ]

I'm tired of all of us being trapped in this story. I want us all free of it. The towns, the FBI agents, my people, you. I want all of it to end. [ Her hands untangle from his hair so she can hold his face between them. A small smile tugs on the corners of her face. ] I want you to come home from the night. So you can be home with me.