He's done a lot of thinking and a lot of growing. At first he was content to call the Serena his home. But... home shouldn't be a place they have to suffer in. He's become so sure of that. Living with her, he wouldn't suffer. He'd be comfortable. He'd feel safe.

Safe, just like he feels now leaning into her arms, deepening the kiss until all he can feel is her all around him.

"I love you."