. . . The deal is the deal.

[Just a repetition, but he understands, he thinks. Phrases have meaning greater than the sum of their words. His expression in response to that smile is soft, pleased, but--also not, entirely.]

I wonder if I might have misspoken. You have a very lovely smile. I always like to see it. But I think what I meant was . . . I want you to be happy. Not a smile up here.

[He taps the corner of his mouth.]

But down here.

[And he taps his chest, over his heart.]