Mary's eyes were wide as she listened to his words. They almost seemed to not register for a moment and then she let out such a sigh of relief. "Jim..." She pulled him in for a deep kiss, feeling like her heart was going to explode in her chest. His declaration was unexpected at that moment, but certainly not unwelcome.

Her fingers moved quickly to his shirt, sliding her hands underneath it momentarily and then trying to find what held it together.