A last trace of tension eases from his neck at her words. Rory presses Pippa just a little closer to him, savoring the feel of her warmth against the length of his body. He's humming something, and smiles to realize that it's the same tune he hummed when they danced for the first time, the tune he reworked into a song just for her.

But first ... he lifts his head to look in her eyes and murmur, "I'm so glad, sweet." When he lowers his head once more, it's to cover the full curve of her lips with his own.