[ then, it disappears, melting away into a peaceful expression as he starts to sit himself up ]

No, I'd definitely be alright with it, if he wanted to do so - I'll definitely be alright with it. If it's something he wants to do, then he can do as he likes. I'm more than happy for him, so long as he's treated fairly, and so long as he treats that person fairly. That's fine with me - for someone else to love him too, that's more than wonderful.