If you are

Sparky can just see Faith's eyes, and he saw they held so much hope. It surprised him just a little. It was obvious that Faith had feelings for him, but he hadn't expected that kind of hope. She really did want him to say that age didn't bother him either.

Did it?

Slowly, Sparky turns Faith around so he can see her full in the face. Reaching up, he picks a little piece of straw out of her hair. The brim of his hat was tilted back slightly, showing his eyes full view.

Resting his hands on her shoulders, he just studies her gaze. "How could your age bother me? You're young and vibrant and you've got more peace and warmth than any other woman I've met. And I'm not ashamed to tell you that."

Sighing deeply, he cocks his head a little. "I don't know what I feel or why I feel it right now... but I know I don't want it to end if you don't. I'm enjoying it too much."

His hand moves and runs softly down the side of her face. His voice was still so quiet and mellow. "No... no, your age doesn't bother me. I just want you to have what you deserve. I don't want to hold you back or make things more difficult."

His eyes lock with hers again. "I'm... willing... to just let things come as they will... if you are."