"Thank you," Bod said, not reaching for the ring just yet. Instead, he cradled one of her cheeks with his hand and just looked at her. He just looked and smiled. "Thank you."

Then, he finally did reach for the ring and slid it onto the ring finger of his left hand. He bent the finger a few times and then held it up for her to see. "Does it look all right? It's the first ring I've ever wanted to wear."