"We're building a new life," he said quietly. It was just that simple. "I don't think building a life can ever be easy. No matter how many times you do it." He paused, ruminating, his eyes searching her face.

"I was never really angry before, about the things that were taken from me. Not like I was angry about everything that was taken from you. But lately I've been feeling... What happened to me wasn't right." His expression softened. "Except I never would have met you."