[She reaches out and lays the tips of her fingers lightly against the back of his hand, the touch barely there. Her gaze is thoughtful, but serious.]

I know you expect everyone to be upset with you for what happened. I don't blame you. Mistake or not, this was... This will take some time for everyone to come to terms with.

But yes. [She gives him a faint smile at that, tapping one of his knuckles with her fingertip.] Thankful. I meant the words I said. And for what it's worth? Thank you, Billy. I choose to take what you did as a gift.