He ran his hand through his hair, looking more shy and more awkward than he had in seventy years.
"She gave it to me a few years ago. Well, for me. I guess it was a few centuries ago for her." He looked uncertain as he glanced back at Rory. "You think she'd answer? Come back, if I asked?"
He'd exposed his heart, confessing his love. It had been much harder than it had seemed. Steve wasn't sure if he could do it again.