He smiled, even though Una's answer wasn't terribly optimistic.

"But it's possible. And that's all I need to know. I can be very patient. Even if it takes years, or longer, I can wait."

He'd been following Connor Lang since Niles was fifteen years old. Even if it took another twenty five years to save him, it would be worth it. Anything for the opportunity for him to tell Connor "It'll be all right." And then Connor will love him. And Amanda will love him, too, for saving Connor.