Sam's face lit up and he looked happier than he had in years. Oh Matthias would still be able to taste the guilt under all that joy, that would never go away. But he was truly so happy in that moment despite that and he kissed him again before pulling back to gaze at him with such adoration and fondness.

"Let's get out of here. I want to be with you in the way I've only dreamed of until now."