[The weight is lifted, if only a little bit, off of her heart. And for now, it's enough. Connor gave her the reminder that was needed; they were both trying to become human or even something more than that and they weren't doing it on their own.]

... You're right.

[We're not alone anymore.]

Thank you, Connor. I really needed to hear that.

[There's nothing to be ashamed of, nothing to prevent her from wanting to spend time with him. So she stands up, hands on the table and her eyes bright, brimming with an idea.]

You know what? Let's go out to eat and drink, what do say to that? I think that'll be a lot of fun and you need the SoCal experience of iced coffees and teas!