His pleas were too reminiscent of hers to Jesse, almost a word for.word repetition if not for his last statement. Fallon's fingers flexed on his side, giving him a gentle squeeze of reassurance. Everything was so muddled, so bloody confusing. A few moments to hide from reality wouldn't hurt.

"Okay," Fallon agreed quiwtly. She would stay as long as needed her to. The only obligation Fallon had was work in the morning, but that was still hours away yet. She burrowed further into him, her hand reaching up to grip his. "I'll stay," Fallon promised.