[He had to admit she had a point. She could have bailed back then, but she did carry Elena to safety, risking her own neck even. Really though, right now she was the only person he knew, and compared to all the other faces he'd come across in his short time here, the one she trusted the most. He really did want to put every bit of faith he had in her, and that scared him.]

Alright sweetheart, you've made your point. I like to think I can trust you. I have no reason not to really. Just know that I'm not normally the type to trust so easily... You're the only goddamned thing I can hold onto right now though, Chloe. You're all I've got!

[He smiled warmly at her, just before noticing they'd reached some sort of convenience store.]

Is this the place we're looking for, hon? I sure as hell hope they're prepared. I've worked up a mighty thirst.