"I can give you time." He promised, his voice solemn and quiet, his hand landing feather light along her jaw. He would do more than wait for her. He'd be there every step of the way if she allowed him. Jeremy could only hope his gaze told her of his own earnestness.

Her family. Of course, his hand fluttered back to his side. He and Sadie- Sloane - weren't the only ones who had been affected. He should have considered her family before now. "Of course." He let his hand fall, wondering if this would be the moment she would toss him to the side. Break off the unofficial agreement they had come to.

But then her worried bouyed him back up. "That is more than I could have asked for." Jeremy's voice assured her. "Trying. Giving me a chance." Again he took her hand, holding it in hers.

Then feeling the moment almost too tender and raw Jeremy forced a smile. "Tell me about them. Your family." A change in conversation, something familiar and comfortable. As he wasn't acquainted with the Bixbys it was rather a good question to ask. "For instance, will your brother come out of there in a fury for this?" He nodded down at their entwined hands, a chuckle in his voice making it evident that he was joking.