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Graeme felt absolutely helpless, his chest aching on her behalf as she threw herself into his arms, allowing him to wrap them around her and hold her tight as she finally let go of the tears she had been fighting back. He stroked her hair, trying to give her some comfort even though he was certain none could be provided at this time. What could he say to make this better? What could he do? Telling her it was going to be alright seemed empty – it was what he always told her, but in that moment it didn’t seem right. She wouldn’t listen, and even if she did she wouldn’t believe it.

“Just breathe, baby…”

His words were spoken softly as he held her close, though he parted from her just long enough to look her in the eyes, his heart breaking at the sight of her tears, just as it did every other time he saw her cry. They had been through so much together, and every time she cried it felt like a knife in the chest. He wiped away the salty streams that were running down her cheeks, swallowing thickly.

“Let me take you out of here…let me take you home.”