He's always felt a little strange watching this, like he's seeing something powerfully intimate, not meant for the eyes of an observer. His breath catches as he watches the subtle change go through her, the linking of life force to life force.

Even seeing it so many times, part of him still almost doesn't believe it.

He looks up again and catches Tom's eyes. Whatever else is happening or might happen, Neil will be okay now. And that'll have to be enough for the present.