" Ellie," Tucker said, "I can't pretend to understand what's going on here, but you and I have seen some weirder shit, excuse my language, happen in this town. And if it means anything to you, which all things considered right now I'm sure it doesn't, I just want you to know, that I... I don't think that is something you should be, you know, embarrassed about. I've always thought you were something special."
Ellie looked at him, their eyes locked. She stepped forward, putting a hand to his face, pulled him close and softly, in the nature of a lullaby, sang him a thank you. "

― Amy S. Foster , When Autumn Leaves