"It's quite alright, let's not wake the young man."

Edward said matching her soft tone as he gently rocked the lad in his arms. He didn't hand Jacob over immediately, hesitating for a moment before he shifted the bundle toward Ruth since it was inappropriate for him to keep a mother from her child.

"I..." He started to say and then paused. "Thank you for yesterday Ruth. You said some things I think I needed to hear. I'm still not quite sure how I feel about it all but... I do feel better today than I have in a long time and I have you to thank for that." He kept his voice soft as he spoke, they were close since he didn't quite pull away after he'd handed her Jacob, though he did take a step back once he finished talking.