This is happening. This is actually happening. He'd wanted to say something, to do something, for what feels like forever, but there was fraternization and not ruining a friendship and he just never- but she's initiating, she invited him, and he's pretty sure he's not dreaming, and-

It says something that this is somehow less believable to Wash than being in the superpowered space future. But it's what he's wanted for a good long while, and it's what Connie wants, and he- he-

Goddamn but he's lucky, isn't he.

"I really do," he finally manages, sliding his fingertips up the back of her next and turning his head to kiss her fully.