That's an idea, but I have a feeling that she'll probably still be happy to talk to you. I think she'll understand considering all that happened. It's not like she's had the easiest time with things. She's grown a lot through it, but the year was a lot.

[He snuggles against Dawn's neck, unable to keep himself from holding her tight. Right now it's his greatest privilege and that's all he needs from this date. They'll have all the time in the future for other things. Kissing and nuzzling, is enough to fill his heart and help him remember what it is to be loved like this, and to be able to hold a person and to need them in the depth of his being and for no other reason.

Dick could lose himself completely in the best way, not because he isn't complete without her-- but because she makes him feel better in every way when they are together. It's a wonderful, empowering feeling and he's glad that she's the one that does it for him.]