[It's only a moment more before Chris turns his face to kiss Kim's palm and then lets go to free him again.]

My dear Kim, you are helpful and more. A balm...and kindly reminder to keep my head on straight in a way few others are like to be.

[Was that too much? Maybe. He shouldn't keep him anyway...even if he's having a hard time sending him away.]

Just don't forget me in the next few days, send me those pictures...and I'll return the favor of sanity to you. Sound fair?