"I understand the alone part.  I mean, of course, I have Heidi and the rest folks that work for me, but that kind of company is different.  I have been working any time I don't have Heidi with me.  Staying busy.  So, you being here and looking at where this goes, will be good for both of us, I think."  He held back her hand when she took his.

Lifting her hand up, he pressed her fingers to his lips.  "We won't lose what we had with our lost spouses, but we will make new memories as we explore what this is and what it could be."