"Well, you need you rest." he gave no more reply than that, she hadn't believed him about being pregnant, so it would likely take a doctor for that now. Sam assisted her into his lap, holding her close and kissing her forehead again before stealing a brief kiss on the lips." after that he thought for a few moments before he sighed, and adjusted Cerise so he would look her in the eyes.

"Cerise, i have somethin i gotta say, an if you hate me for it I'll understand." he held her hand softly. It had been a long time since Sam had felt anything like fear, and now he was feeling it heavy as he spoke, "Before i came here...back in the states. I was not a good man, it could be argued i'm still not now. I was... well i was an outlaw. I robbed people, i robbed stage coaches and banks. I've umm..." he paused as if searching for something that would soften the blow, but there was no getting around what he had done, "I've killed people. A lot of people..." he stopped at that, still looking in her eyes, but it was hard to him to maintain. he had never felt shame for it before, but it was clear he did now.