The idea of marriage comes up—not in a romantic, soft way, but in a “it makes sense / it doesn’t change anything” way. Dallas acts like it’s no big deal, but internally it terrifies him because it means something real and lasting. It’s not a proposal. Not yet. But it’s the first time they both sit in the reality that this isn’t temporary anymore—and can’t be treated like it is. And for him, that’s more terrifying than anything he’s faced before.