And everything else he's learned along the way right with her. Verity is like no other person he has known. She's in a class all her own. She is able to have him learn in his own way this move and that. Stumbling and so far not falling. Falling further in love is the kind preferred.

Matt chuckles a little. Being fussed over so much in this way with this much understanding...he never ever knew what he was missing out on. "You'll never be without an opportunity. I'm always around." Or exceedingly close by.

Oh, there's her voice. It travels to his ear first and is echoed through the phone line. Footsteps, heartbeat, it's a slow, welcomed awareness of her presence as it comes closer. Matt tucks away his phone and holds his arms out. A tiny, tiny bit of him feels foolish that he's not bleeding and in this much need. "Hi baby." His smile lifts and he visibly relaxes. "You're my lifesaver." Her fingers on his face make his eyes half shut. "Do I feel hot? I'm hot."