... Yeah. [ Her voice quiets into those vulnerable tones. Eyes dart to the side. She glances up at him again. The smallest hint of a smile is at the corner of her mouth. ] When you feel up for going out again.

[ Jesse's shoulders curl ever so slightly. An almost bashful look comes to her gaze then. What's brought all this on? She can easily see Alan wanting to be married and having the grand idea of a life together with her in that manner. He's a romantic--someone who can daydream. It's what makes him a writer.

A writer that is very, very good at his words and disarming her at any turn. ]

Chapters are still defined by the ones that came before them. [ A flick of her eyes downwards before looking back at him. ] I just... I don't want you thinking that it's lacking. That I'm lacking. Being with me is that way. That's all.