Smiling he went to set his arm around her shoulders to pull her close. IF anything he could use the excuse that he was warming her up, or he could be honest and say he just wanted her close.
"I like the thought of the fresh start. I'm sure this place can be given to someone else." he motioned to the animals, "and they could use a yard or something r=to run around in. Seems a bit mean to hold 'em up here."