He was inwardly cursing himself for being a gutless swine as he nodded that yes that was what he wanted, more than anything. "I will come back, it might take some time, as I intend on searching every square inch of this bloody island." A light chuckle added to the end. "Unless someone finds him before I do."
He cleared his throat, raising his eyes to hers once again, he lifted one of her hands, turning it over so that it's palm faced up. He brought it up to his lips and kissed it. "Abby... there is something I must say, in case anything were to happen... But I am..." Very faintly his hands were quaking beneath hers. "Somewhat afraid of what your reaction will be."