He holds him close in his arms as the memory flows over him -- the pain and the joy -- and he inhales his scent. The Vala's eyes slip shut, allowing that wonder and happiness when Feahelcë kicked to wash through him.

It is not a joy or happiness he could have experienced on his own.

But, with Gorlim, he is able to.

"Oh, lover, I will always come for you," he finally says.