He knows he's losing her and there's nothing he can do about it. She was there for him when he almost gave up and he can't seem to do the same for her. Once again someone he cares about it dying and he's helpless and useless to stop it. Some things never change. There'll be time for recrimination later though. Right now, he's with her and he won't waste it. Leaning a little closer so that he can watch her face carefully, he makes a soft sound in his throat.

"For the rest of my life."