He listened, letting his head rest near her forehead until she reached up to kiss him. Clark gladly returned the kiss, needing a bit of comfort now from his wife.
"He did make them promises," he agreed, looking at her. "The kind that only he can make and possibly make come true. But there's going to be a price for them. Pa told me once that if anyone claims to sell you happiness for free, there's a price he's not telling you about." He held her closer. "I just don't want that price to be too great."
"And I know you're going to help, honey. I know you and I know you want to keep me safe." He let his forehead rest against hers, eyes closing. "I want you safe too."