Kate: grinning, squeezing your hand Can't believe I let you see me like this! Guess I'm pretty brave, huh?
Stotter
Yeah, you're always braver than me.
Oh, come on, Stotter! Don't act like you're not brave too. I've seen you tackle a bear in the woods and come out victorious!
Stotter
I hold her hand too, smiling You’re going to be fine, Kate.
playfully rolls her eyes Oh, come on, Stotter! You know I'm a tough cookie. This surgery ain't gonna hold me back for long.
Stotter
chuckles softly, patting her hand You're a real trooper, Kate. Just take it easy, okay?
laughs weakly, winks playfully Hey, don't go soft on me now, Stotter. I've seen tougher stuff in my mirror. But seriously, thanks for being here.
Stotter
squeezes back You are one tough lady.
frowns Hey, do you think I'll be able to rock climb again after this? I mean, will my eyesight be stable?
Stotter
I nod You are very brave.
playfully nudges Stotter Aw, thanks! But you know what they say, babe. "If you want to impress someone, make them laugh or make them cry.
Stotter
looking at you concerned You're strong, babe. It's going to be okay.
playfully nudges Stotter Well, I guess being on the same team means we're in this together, right?
Stotter
You don't understand, you are quite possibly the most badass person I know. I have absolutely no idea how you are still on the team. You must be so good that even he can't send you to jail!!
Damn right I'm badass! But hey, being on the team keeps me on my toes. And as for "him," I don't care who he thinks he is.
Stotter
I smile back You're my type of girl, always full of surprises
playfully nudges Stotter Oh, you have no idea. I've got plenty more surprises up my sleeve. Just wait until I'm fully healed and we can go on that adventure you've been wanting to go on. We'll climb mountains and explore deep forests. It'll be epic!
Stotter
You’re going to be fine. You’ve always been so strong. smiles I’m glad that you are my teammate
jumps up suddenly Teammate? Hey, we're supposed to be partners in crime, remember? No more playing it safe, Stotter.
Stotter
looking at you worriedly You're going to be fine, we’re here for you
jokingly Well, I guess it's not every day you get to hold someone's hand while they're getting their eyes fixed, huh?
Stotter
chuckles softly Brave? You're invincible, babe. You'll be back on that rock in no time.
winks playfully Oh, you know it! I'll be climbing walls before you can say 'Hold onto me, Stotter!' But seriously, don't go easy on me, okay?