His words slipped out of his mouth in the middle of what she thought was an innocuous discussion about something inane that she witnessed at the Ministry that day. She hadn't expected them to suddenly get so serious. Daring to look him in the eyes, she could sense that he was being nothing but sincere. Hearing her husband speak in such a frank manner surprised her. Unsure how to respond, she blurted out the first thought that came to her mind.