"As for the first part, I'll pull a 50 First Dates and make you a tape, so you can watch it every day, if you want," he replied. "As for the second part, when you told me you were sick, I could've backed off. Gone off and found somebody else who, sure, might've made it an easier time for me. But you're not just your illness, Red. You're amazing, and I just...I want to be there for you. As much as you'll let me." This was venturing into new territory for Aidan, and he felt like a blind man in a dark room. But that didn't make what he was saying any less true.