“No,” she said firmly, still holding him, not wanting to let him go until she was sure he would be okay. “It’s okay to cry, love. It’s okay! I never knew..I never even imagined!” Her hand trembled against him a bit and she willed it to stop. “I can’t even imagine that sort of pain. Jack..I’m so sorry…! I wish I could do something for you but all I have is my love..that’s it..I’m sorry..!”
She rubbed at him softly; whatever comfort she could offer him at the moment. Anything to heal him.
“D-d-don’t be s-s-sorry…” Jack stammers, “I-it’s… y-you’ve done s-so much for me w-w-with your love a-already…” he grabs at her shoulder, pulling her to him, and kisses her face despite how wet and tear stained his own is. “I j-just love you so-so much…”
Jack Maple 