[Maria did miss his sarcastic quips and jokes but she knew that after what he went through, he was changed. it didn't change that she loved him. there was still that sarcastic edge to him, even if it had dulled some. it was to be expected.]

That's the man I'm marrying and the man they'll meet.

[she didn't want him to be anybody else. she would love every version of him.

when he takes out the package, she eyes it and there's worry there in her eyes. even if she knew that by marrying Adam, by continuing to stay with him, meant marrying this...it didn't mean she didn't wish it would stop.] Yeah, come on. [she moved to help him get up. just a natural action now.]

Guessing this isn't a fun wedding present, is it? [she jokes as she helps him get to the living room so they can sit.]