Once he's down his body is quick to tell him he needs rest as much as he needed to eat.

Accepting her hand, he squeezes her fingers gently.

I love you, Kate.

There's still so much left on his mind, problems, fears and doubts, but her touch and his body's lack of strength, is enough to help him shift focus off of that. His thoughts quiet for the time being, and he slips quickly into sleep.