He held her tighter and kissed the top of her head. "Things just...happen. I guess." He cleared his throat. "It's for the best because....I really don't think I could handle losing you." He closed his eyes and held onto her a little bit tighter, as if loosening his arms a little would make her fly away. "We'll...um...we'll have to be careful. Because too soon after could...." He shook his head. "We'll have to be safe." As much as he loved the idea of actually being a father, it wasn't worth risking Marian's life.