Beth pauses in her movements, in her touches, and she reaches up with one hand, stroking her fingers against Jason's cheek. Even with his body pressed against hers, she's aware enough and in control of herself enough to pause in this moment.

"I'm sure," she promises, holding his gaze, wanting him to see that she's sincere. There's no way in the world she wants him to ever feel like he's asking her for things she's not comfortable giving. He's not the sort of guy who ever would and she knows that, but she also really wants to be transparent with him.

"I am," she says. "If you are."