I know. I know you know what you're doing, it's just... a bullet took away everything I ever loved once upon a time, and I've spent a lot of years trying to make sure that never happens again. But all it takes is one bullet. One mistake. We've come closer to it more times than I'd like to admit.

[ he takes her hand and runs his thumb over it before kissing it. ]

You're my partner, Cat. I love you. We'll do this together. But love is worry, so please don't ever ask me not to. Alright?