"Ah, now that'll just make me vain," Helen said, laughing a little before leaning in close to whisper against his ear. They were alone still, miraculously, and she wanted the chance to take advantage of that before they were interrupted by one of the numerous other citizens of the island.

"I love you. I will always strive to be worthy of how much faith you put in me, Will, and how much pure affection you give me. You're the first person I've loved in a very long time who loves without attaching any strings to it. I don't have to be anyone but me with you and it's...it makes you special. Different. It gives me hope that this marriage will work. And, as such, I strive to be worthy of it and to be just as good to you as you are to me."