It happened occasionally, though more so now than it had earlier in their relationship. But right now she was very glad at it. It had been a chance to have things settled and straightened without needing to actually need the question or have it answered.

Well, almost. When he chided her, Martha just smiled at him, the one that was for him and him alone. She felt relieved; better. She felt better than she had since he'd come back and it showed all over her, especially considering how well he knew her.

"I love you, you know." The words were spoken quickly by way of response; acknowledging that she was, but that he'd soothed her fears by the mention of his happiness.