It wasn't enough. These stolen moments would never be enough. But they had to be for now.

Fighting back her own tears, she gave him a brighter smile than the one he'd managed, because they both had to be strong. They would get through it, and they would do it together. "Our alma mater thanks you," she pronounced, preparing herself to play her part again, before leaning in to grab some of the trays from the backseat.