The odds have constantly been against us. That's how it's always been, hasn't it? Those are the lives we lead. But none of that should matter. [His hand rests against her cheek as he takes a look into her eyes.]

I... [He struggles. Even if he's expressed such sentiments before, it's difficult to get the words out now. Difficult to really display any sort of affection or love towards anything or anyone but himself.] I need you, Selina. Don't...

[Don't make him beg. Don't leave him.]