He could almost believe that. Not that he doubted her, not at all. He knew, especially by now, that she would always be there for him. But as much support and love as she can give him, how much comfort she had, there would come a point where she would have to leave. And then it would be him alone in the room, waiting for the bad news, watching the machines count his breaths and his heartbeats.

He shut his eyes tightly, and leaned against her a little harder.