"I know, honey."


Just a little more time. And maybe...just maybe...



For a while, they lie curled up into one another, forming a protective cocoon against both the outside world and the thoughts that haunt them. Nothing can happen to them here, in each other's arms. If they can believe that, it might get them through the night.




"You alright?"

If she wants to cry, she can. If she wants to try to fall asleep, she can. If she wants to talk some more, she can.