[Alex chuckles at her question, shaking his head with a smooth grin.]

I was teasing you, love.

[His own head tilts slightly to one side as she tells him that she's been hiding this for years.]

It's okay, Bryn, honestly. I can't judge you on your decision to be careful about telling anyone .. [He winks, smile warming.] Even if that someone is me. [Then the smile fades a bit and he studies her curiously.]

If you don't mind my asking, why did you have to hide it?