[WV closes his fingers tightly around the ring, sets his jaw, and gives PM a nod]
Of course. Yes.
[he gives PM a kiss on her forehead, lingering for a moment before giving in to AR's tugging]
Rest well, my dear PM.
[Part of him wants desperately to stay with her, holding her in his arms until she falls asleep and until she wakes up again, but he goes along with AR's wishes and doesn't rush back and sweep her into another embrace. Instead, he follows AR towards the door, looking at PM over one shoulder as he leaves.]