It was just an idle comment but it's apparently hurt her, and deeply, and Declan's never felt like as big an ass as he does right now. He tentatively reaches out to touch her shoulder, rubbing lightly.

"Christ, Katie, I didn't mean anything by it. It was just...if it happened, we'd need a bigger place. That's all. I wasn't pressuring you or trying to hurt you. It was just an idle comment and I didn't think. I'm sorry."