I've had my heart broken once. It was enough. [She hates what happened afterwards, which is what makes her so reluctant now. Listening to his words is encouraging though.

Hearing those three words does make her un-beating heart move a little. She smiles, and for a moment, remains silent. Once she opens her mouth, though...]

...I love you, as well, Dave. [She casts her eyes to the side.] Maybe I have for a while, but wasn't brave enough to voice it. Not to mention, I didn't want to say anything, and then you'd disappear.

[Having love, then losing it all over again is something Grell could do without.]