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Steve took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. "I’ve fought terrorists, jumped out of planes, and faced death more times than I can count... but this is scarier."
Danny’s brow furrowed in confusion. "What could be scarier than all that?"
Steve met Danny’s eyes, his voice trembling just slightly. "Asking you to be my partner for life."
The room fell silent, the weight of the words hanging in the air. Danny’s expression softened, the surprise giving way to something deeper.
"Steve… are you serious?" Danny whispered.
Steve nodded, his heart pounding. "Yeah. I am."
A slow smile spread across Danny's face. "Then my answer is yes. Always yes."