"I know that now," she said, stumbling to her feet and pulling Geri close to her. "If I believed any different I wouldn't want to marry you. I want to marry you quickly because..." she felt a catch in her throat again. "I'm scared if I don't do it now my body will rob me of the chance to do so." She kissed Geri lightly. "I meant it, if you want to go I can release you from this. It...It'll kill me eventually, but I'd rather you were happy."