“I’m sorry Kennice. I know this must all be incredibly stressful for you.” Reggie smooths my hair back from my face and kisses my temple. His hands continue to stroke my hair as I weep and eventually, I’m calm enough to stop clinging to him and back away. I squeeze his hand and he pulls my arm through his, patting it affectionately. The move reminds me of Silas and a watery smile graces my face.
“Thanks Reg. I apologize. I sort of lost it on you there.” I mumble and he pats my arm again.
“Nonsense. I’m surprised you held it together this long. Good Heavens, after everything that’s happened… Plus your condition. You’ve been a veritable tower of strength! It would do you well to have a little emotional outburst occasionally. Just not on me.” Reggie remarks. I bump him with m
