“I know I seem naive,” Evangeline pressed on. ” I know my faith in love might appear foolish. I also know it might not be enough. But I’m not doing this because I believe I’ll win. I’m actually a little afraid I’m going to lose. I no longer think love is a guarantee of victory or of happily ever after. But I think it’s a reason to fight for those things. I know my attempt to save Jacks could end in fiery explosion, but I’d rather go up in flames with him than watch while he burns.”
