" That’s fine then, as I need to call Roibeard in and get on to work.” He got his jacket from the peg, and a cap while dishes clattered. “I do love her,” he said as the words felt so fine, “I love her absolutely.” “Ah, Connor, you great git, so you always have.” He went out into the rain thinking his sister was right. So he always had. "

― Nora Roberts , Shadow Spell (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #2)