Yes. But now the foundation is laid. The next one will be easier — reinforcing what is already there. Not something that needs to be built anew each time.

[He sets her down, and she reaches forward to catch hold of his arms, wrapping her fingers around his wrists to keep him from retreating further than arm's length away, or from really doing anything except paying attention to her.]

And speaking of time, it's time for you to let me take care of you now. But what that means — I need you to tell me. What do you need from me? Tell me, so I can give it to you.