"But you found your way back. I knew you would." With his other hand, he brushes a stray lock from her forehead. She opens her eyes. "You always survive." He looks so hopeful, so trusting, so grateful.

I love this line to pieces because I agree, with your thinking; one of the things that makes Vala so perfect for Daniel is her ability to survive.

Both pieces of the gift were emotional and just lovely.