Reaching out a hand to her arm, just so that he could touch her, Fred had to give a small smile at her words. "I know you can, Monty. I don't doubt that." His fingers moved to entwine with hers and he shook his head, "I would be sad if you didn't, I think," he offered, "you can call me for anything, even if it's just for a funny story before you go to sleep. I am officially on 24/7 Patience duty." He grinned and hoped she knew he wasn't meaning it in such a way that he was constantly going to be watching over her like he didn't believe she could handle herself. He just meant, day or night, he would always be available for her.
"Not yet, but soon," Fred said, glancing down at their entwined fingers. It was bittersweet, wasn't it? Finding this again only to have to leave it indefinitely. He'd definitely be finding a way to come back to her.