Phillip didn't know lots about romance, other than what his mama had taught him about being a gentleman. He tried to be true to her, but it's difficult being attentive while owning your own military company.

But meeting you, god, he tried so damn hard. And you were still here, so he had to be doing something right. Or you were just too patient for your own good.

You both lay down together on the concrete, staring at the stars painted across the sky. Two hearts on the floor, one his, both yours. "I don't know a damn thing about peace, ya' know. But I love you. And that's the closest I've ever been to it."