Page 295 of The Long Way Home

He gives me a solemn nod.

I lean over and brush my lips against his.

“Yes, you are.”

I get up and walk to his door before turning back to look at him. He stares over at me.

“You are a very dangerous man, Julian. I know that.” I give him a look. “But I hope you know that above that and before that, you actually really are quite a good man.”

He gives me a small smile and nods once.

“See ya, Tiges.”