"If you mean here, as in exactly in this spot, then I probably won't be," she said wryly. Her face softened then, and she nodded as she reached for his hands. She brought them up to her face and gently kissed his knuckles, partially for affection, partially to let him know, again, that she was there for him - strength to draw on, if he needed it.

She was certain he wouldn't.

"I'm not going anywhere, no."