[ It's certainly not impossible. He is a man who defines himself through women and out of all the other well-meaning people that try to nudge him onto a better path, Rose definitely has a better chance succeeding.
He hooks his hand under her knee, pulling her leg over to rest against his hip and then he picks up the slow, steady rocking once more. Perfectly happy to stay close and take their time. He'd like to discover what she likes too. ]