Stephen stood when Padma got to her feet, instinctively he reached out and grabbed her hands. "Yes. I meant it. I love you, Pads." He said, taking a deep breathe, "I was afraid on the train, afraid that I would mess things up and it would ruin our friendship. I'm still afraid of messing things up and loosing you but..." His thoughts were racing, he wasn't sure what to do, but suddenly, he was leaning forward and placing a gentle kiss on Padma's lips.