[ that's a lot. and the sincerity of it takes her aback, for a moment, while cass takes in steph's expression, watching her. finally she draws in a deep, shaky breath, moving to pull steph in close. ]

I... know how that feels. But I'm still... and I know you... know this, just--you're amazing, Steph. And I'd never... use any of that, against you.

[ she debates whether she should say more, before finally breathing out a little laugh. ]

Do you know when you--finally won me over?