Tony looked up at her, unable to stop the tears from falling. But they had calmed down a bit. He wasn't outright sobbing anymore.
"I love you too." He cleared his throat. "So much." He sniffled and hugged her again, closing his eyes. He felt safe for the first time since he'd changed. Since the island had made him 38 and given him all the troubles that he didn't have before. And he silently said thanks for whoever it was that gave him AJ.