Blacktail Deer Plateau frozen in timeless aura, a catalyst of colors

I was actually already planning to have him spill the beans to her, so this worked out perfect, heehee. :)

Her words sank deep into him, settling into his heart and glowing warmly like soft, gentle coals. Of all the ways he could have made his re-entry into the waking world, this was the best -- surrounded by love and support, and cradled by the woman he had come to love so much. She made herself more comfortable, lying down and scooting closer so he could snuggle into her again. He smiled wryly and said, "Nope. Can't get rid'a me that easy.". A few seconds later, his voice took on a more serious tone as he continued, "Not goin' anywhere without you." Of course, if death were in the picture at any point, then that was one place he hoped she didn't follow him.