[ Being so hyper-aware of his reactions, always searching for any trace of happiness, the smile heartens her so deeply she can't help a squeal of joy. He's happy! He cares!

She returns to her chair, taking his hands again. All was well again in their world. ]

Love is the only reason to live! [ Her fingers brush along his skin softly. ] Words can't express how much it means that you gave my life meaning again.

[ A beat. Here come his most favorite of words... ]

Oh, but I have a poem that I've been working on that might work!