It's absolutely not something he can guarantee, but it's as if something in Dave's heart reaches out to make him nod.

He cups Maxxie face in his hands again, kissing him with something far more than comfort or need that he can't quite name yet. Something he's a little scared to name with the uncertainty heading their way.

""I'll come back. As long as I'm on the island, I'll fight so damn hard to come back to you."