[His arms wrap around her neck and the books on his lap tumble to the floor before he tangles his hand in her hair. The kiss is long and deep and real and his look is kind and loving and his eyes are wet.

Just before he holds her against him.]

I'll have you for the rest of our lives.

[He stroked her face as gently as I could.] We're gonna save the library and then who knows? But I'm with you forever.

[The ice thaws.] ...I love you so much.