[She rises to her feet with her jacket, her expression softening.] I see. But, [she offers a calm smile] I'm sure they will understand why, if you tell them. You mean a great deal to each other, and so I'm sure they will accept it.
[She stoops over, picking up her communicator and fitting it on her head, and then handing him his. Replacing the communicator felt as though she was allowing the distance she could feel rebuilding, but she did so regardless. She bends down again to lift up one edge of the quilt, beginning to fold it neatly.] I think they feel very lucky to be able to be with you.