He can see a warmth in her eyes that wasn't there before. It's as if she's let herself go in a way she needed. He won't credit himself with that, but perhaps he can allow himself at least a part of it.

It's then, that quite without warning, and quite without care, he leans in, his lips to hers, capturing her in a long and slow kiss that lingers a moment or more.

"Be seeing you around, Melody."