He was quite while she talked. He listened, and nodded and gave her his full attention. When she finished, he put his hand out to her.
"I'm falling for you too," he said softly. "And my little girl adores you, so I don't have to worry about that. But it is a scary thing. My relationship with Juliette was a hot mess form the beginning. I started to let myself care for Thea, and she disappeared. I'm afraid of losing you, and I know you must have the same fear."
He smiled a little smile. "But I'm willing to give it a shot and see where this takes us, if you are."