— as she held out her finger.

her eyes widened at the ring. blinking. it took a moment for her to process the act. the gift.

“ i . . . it’s absolutely beautiful. i don’t know what to say. ”

the archer was biting back her tears as she looked between the two.

“ it’s . . . it’s official then. all of us forever. ”

kate nodded —

a warm smile crossed her lips as she crouched down. giving the pupper some loving before standing up straight.

“ family dinner? it smells wonderful. ”

her cheeks flushing at the compliment.

“ so do you. well, you always do. ”

the brunette moved to settle on the couch.

kate walked through the door, settling her bow upon the couch.

“ something smells yummy! ”

burying her face against her neck.

she missed her.

grabby hands.

she leaned into the touch for a moment. moving the warm water against his form.

“ let me take care of you. ”

“ i love you. all arms. everything. ”

she lathered up the loofa. gently scrubbing at his body as her eyes teared up.

“ i don’t care. i love you. ”

“ get in. ”

it was still her kurt. even if he was different. her love. her boyfriend.

and all she wanted to do was care for him. to help him.

kate started the bath. warm water as she helped him with the suit.

torn. ripped. blood stained. she’d fix it later.

“ let’s get you cleaned up, my love. ”

kate held out her hands. looking up.

“ a nice warm bath and then we’ll clean your wounds. ”

tackling.