"It's definitely a sign that we both need to listen to Malia a lot more," he said, shaking his head in amusement, then squeezed her hand.

He thought a moment, then licked his lips. "You know, when this all... you know, started going downhill. She um... one of the things she always said was that it was my fault. Our marriage didn't work because I didn't try hard enough. I didn't love her enough." He took a deep breath, looking at their hands.

"It was the only thing she was right about between us - I didn't love her enough. I couldn't. Because I was still in love with you." He paused, then corrected himself. "Am. I still am in love with you."