Nodding, Eward took his time and sipped the drink slowly. Let her stew a bit, wonder fretfully about what he was going to say or if he would agree to help contain her double life, or so to speak. After another sip from the glass he raised his head to meet her eyes. She was nervous, that much was obvious, but her dedication was more apparent in the way she held herself. She was determined not to let her work fail...
"I admire your courage, Katherine. Writing and getting it published in this day and age - it is either bravery or stupidity but still, I admire you. You are not backing down. And that is not an empty statement," he added. "What do you feel is fair?"