#missing scene

Sophie sits up, leaning over to kiss him softly, cupping his face. "I should not."

He keeps his eyes closed, his lips pouted, obviously hoping for another kiss.

"Benedict," she giggles softly.

He wraps his arms around her, pulling her in against him, nuzzling in and kissing her shoulder and neck. "I almost lost you."

Sophie freezes for a moment before wrapping her arms around him, stroking the back of his neck.

"First to a new employer in the Americas," he mutters. "And then to Araminta's schemes."

She shifts and kisses him again, keeping it gently as her hands roam over him soothingly. "I am here."

Benedict gazes at her softly, his eyes tired. Clearly the last few days are slowly starting to catch up to him.

"I shall stay until you fall asleep," Sophie promises.

"I do not wish to-"

"Benedict, did you sleep at all last night?" she asks.

He swallows and shakes his head.

"Please," Sophie whisper. "Please sleep. You need it."

"So do you," Benedict presses.

She sighs softly and shifts to lay down next to him. "Clearly, we both need rest. Especially if we must face whatever is to come tomorrow."

He nods slowly, his eyes starting to droop against his will.

Sophie reaches out, stroking his hair, watching him drift off.

"My Benedict," she whispers softly, watching as his body seems to relax into sleep as her words.

there was also a debate, whether i should put the "booster gold fan club" face on booster's bits, or a very traumatised superman. so why not both

close ups of my fave parts!