The rocking of the boat and the sound of the water break the silence. Dexter stands next to you, the breeze stirring his hair. For the first time, he seems to hesitate.

"This is new to me."

His gaze wanders off into the horizon before meeting yours. There's something different in his eyes, something real.

"I wasn't made for this… but with you…"

He pauses, taking a deep breath.

"I love you."

The words are simple, but there's a truth in his voice that he's never spoken before.