Rose nodded slowly, trying to let Elijah's words comfort her. Still, they couldn't ease her worry. She wanted to prepare Elijah for what he might hear about her, but she didn't know how to discuss the issue on her mind without saying something inappropriate. Her heart was beating in her ears. She picked up her cup and held it between her hands, quiet for a few seconds. "I... I wanted to wait havin' children..." she tried at last. She peered into her cup to avoid looking at Elijah.