Jez Morrow, Force of Law

"She sniffled. "Does he know?""Not a clue,"Law said. "There are concrete bricks less dense than my beloved."

"Law looked dumbstruck, almost angry. He breathed, "Son of a bitch."And to Tom's surprise, Law got down on one knee and took his hand. "Tom, you beloved bastard, I love you. I need you in my life forever. I cannot imagine existence without you. Will you-God please say yes-grant me the honor and the privilege and save my life and marry me?"