[ That love is evident in his words, it's practically floating around him for her to see. It's precious, and it just about breaks her heart. ]

Well, lucky for you, I've got some experience helping bend space and time. [ She tries to make it a joke, but the words fall a bit flat, her own emotions leaking in and making her voice crack a bit. ] We'll get you back to your little girl, Ricki. We have to, she needs her daddy.