[The thrilled look on Ed’s face doesn’t blind Oswald to the fact that caregiving has no doubt taken some toll on him.]

...This means you can rest easier knowing there is one less thing for you to worry about.

[He answers Ed’s kiss with a gentle squeeze of his hand. And lets his thoughts drift a while, just breathing, listening to a soft, distant rustling of leaves. The kind of sound to which he could fall asleep very easily.]

Once again, I feel compelled to thank you for saving my life. And for making these last few weeks more comfortable than they would otherwise have been.