[Ed laughs a little, pulling away just far enough to be able to look her in the eye]

I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it. Look, I've only known you for a couple of months, but you've changed a lot since the first time we met. It takes a lot of courage to start opening up to people, even just a little bit. You've got a good head on your shoulders and you've got one hell of a strong heart.