"We don't know where it will lead."
"But we know where we hope it will. We also know it will lead to nowhere if we don't give it a try."
"I loved my wife, Tiel, and love can hurt."
"Not being loved hurts worse. Maybe we can find a way to love each other without it hurting."
"God, I want to touch you."
"Doc," she murmured. Then she laughed. "Bradley?
Brad? How do I call you?"
"A simple 'Come here' will do for now."
Then he closed the distance separating them.