[ he holds her just as tight and when she leans into his shoulder, rubs her back soothingly.

when she steps back looking so vulnerable he just wants to hug her again. ]

You have nothing to be sorry for. It totally sucked. Anytime you need a secret hug, I'm your bro. [ not her guy or her friend - her family. ]

I'm so glad you're alive. [ not okay - he knows she's not okay. how can she be, with nightingale hurt? he doesn't need to say I don't know what I would have done otherwise - his expression and voice take care of that. he loves her. seeing her hurt kills him. ]