The tears that slid down Maggie's cheeks felt as if it were Percy's own tears. Her hurt was his. Their pain was their's to bare together. But she wouldn't allow him to.

"Of course it does." Percy's voice was quiet between them. "You know I've only ever cared for your happiness." He wanted to reach forward, to wipe away the tears, but he knew he couldn't. Knew the boundaries she had set. "If you can't do this, Maggie. I won't force you."