Ted nods in sad agreement. Neither of them want to lose her, and they've recently been faced with the possibility they might. Just like Joan had to face the possibility of losing Ted. It was close for both of them. It's scary to think you can never be 100% safe, but it's a part of being human, no matter what you do for a living.

"All you can really do is make sure the way you live your life is worth the risks and the downsides," he agrees. He raises his hands to pet Joan's hair, but then stops himself, not wanting to wake her.