[He squeezes back, briefly. His heart still aches at the sight of her. At knowing that he couldn't protect her. Sure, she can protect herself. She went down fighting, the way she wanted to.
But it didn't hurt less. Didn't ease the guilt.]
You've gotta be bullshittin' me. Bet Ellie's been skippin' up and down the street.
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But it didn't hurt less. Didn't ease the guilt.]
You've gotta be bullshittin' me. Bet Ellie's been skippin' up and down the street.