Nothing's going to happen to you. [She can't know that. She can't know that anyone will be safe. In fact, what she knows is the opposite but she can't live that way. She can't live in the constant anticipation of loss. She can't ignore the reality but a little denial makes life easier.]

If you need to hear it, then yes, of course I promise. I will do everything and anything I can to keep him safe. [She has an uncharacteristically fierce look as she grips Allison's hand to cement her promise.]

But darling, the truth is that I won't do it because of a promise and I won't do it because of anything that's in his file. I'll do it because I love him.