I know what it felt . . . like when I . . . thought you were dead, and-" A small gasp for breath, and her eyes locked on his. "And I wouldn't do that to you." Her bosom fell and her eyes closed.<br />It was a long moment before he could speak.<br />"Thank ye, Sassenach," he whispered, and held her small, cold hand between his own and watched her breathe until the moon rose.