Nettie nodded just slightly. "But.. there must be a reason for this thought. You seemed happy with Whitby and all when I arrived."

Something was wrong, and was it changing or had it always been wrong and she'd been unaware. Today with him had her questioning a lot internally and only wishing for answers.

When he held her, the tears fell and she hugged him as her face fell into his shoulder to quietly cry.

"I'm sorry. I know, it just.. doesn't make sense. Why do you need to go to London if you leave the church? I know..you don't owe me answers. And even if I knew, I probably couldn't do anything if it was even my place to. I'm just worried for you. That something is wrong and I'm in the dark about it. "

She wiped at her eyes but only stared down, worried to meet his gaze. "Please do write. And if you want me there, don't hesitate. If.. I'm in the way...tell me too. I don't want to drag you down from ..whatever you need to do. I want you happy, Malachi. Whether it's here in the church or a thousand miles away without it. Please, just be okay. "