His mind's in the game, but the gentle brush of lips on his sweaty brow is enough to draw his attention back to his partner and how close he is.

And how even when he smells like engine grease he's still pretty sexy in the way that only Murdock can really manage.

"One of the many reasons I love you." He smiles slightly, the corners of his eyes barely creased with the weariness of a bad night's sleep.