She's so taken aback by how he's reacting to all this in such a calm, steady loving manner, although she knows she really shouldn't be surprised. This is who Ted is. He believes in love and in trust and in faith and in her. And his belief has made her believe, too.

She kisses his hand and then warmly holds it to her chest. "Right," she says. "It's special because you're special. Because what we have is special. When we have sex, it's not just an exercise of sensual quid pro quo. it's a physical expression of the love we have for each other."