From 1x04 - Balance Struck. Dorothy and Lionel come to an understanding about their relationship. Written for tinman100's challenge "all the way."
They stole moments in the courthouse stairwell; she'd wrap her arms around him under his suit jacket and he's tenderly thread his fingers in her hair.
He'd come to this city because he was done with being adrift at sea and had found an anchor in her. She'd discovered a hero in him, and the bravery to see this all the way through.
"Would it be weird if I said I loved you?"
"No."
"All right. I do, you know. Just... one thing?"
"Yes?"
"Could you lose the beard?"
He was quieter than usual for a moment, then nodded. "Okay. Love you too."
She smiled, and was home.