"Who said you were dying?" she asked softly. "Or do you just feel like you are because the birth was hard on you? I... understand. Regardless of that, you shouldn't be made to feel alone in this. For what it is worth, you now have me." She swallowed... "And... I don't know how long I'll be here. I'm afraid I've fallen in love with Emma and I don't know if that is allowed," she could feel her throat tighten.