[It's the first time she's really stopped and allowed herself to think about what had happened. Back right after the incident, she had nothing but time in the hospital to dwell on what happened. The weeks after she was released were spent trying to focus on healing. And then this phase, the good phase, her focus has been on moving on and being happy with Eddie.]
You're right, [She agrees, eyes turning back toward the tv. There's a feeling she can't shake that makes her question, what if it isn't just kids talking. But that's her being paranoid. She hasn't been anxious or jumpy in a while now, and she doesn't need to go back to being that person.
So she takes in a shaky breath, and instead anchors herself to the reality of the situation. They're here, in the hotel. They're safe. No one is hurt. It's been months since she was attacked. He didn't follow them here.
Still, her hand reaches over to take hold of his. And when he gently guides her to lay back with him, his arms are securely around her. He won't let anything happen to her. Not at long as he's here.]
Sorry. I guess maybe I'm not as over everything as I thought.
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You're right, [She agrees, eyes turning back toward the tv. There's a feeling she can't shake that makes her question, what if it isn't just kids talking. But that's her being paranoid. She hasn't been anxious or jumpy in a while now, and she doesn't need to go back to being that person.
So she takes in a shaky breath, and instead anchors herself to the reality of the situation. They're here, in the hotel. They're safe. No one is hurt. It's been months since she was attacked. He didn't follow them here.
Still, her hand reaches over to take hold of his. And when he gently guides her to lay back with him, his arms are securely around her. He won't let anything happen to her. Not at long as he's here.]
Sorry. I guess maybe I'm not as over everything as I thought.