[That makes her look up and catch his gaze, finally; it's surprising enough that she makes eye contact once more, trying to see why he had taken hold.

The question, though... She can't deny it gives her pause. She also can't deny she still loves him - a part of her thinks she always will. Is it even possible to love two people at once? Maybe she's doing this wrong. But, she shakes her head, trying to decide how to answer.]

He isn't here. And even if he were here, he wouldn't be here, I mean, not for me. Not the way that you are. I don't know if that makes any sense, but...