I think there might have been four, actually. At least one with you all grown up, and facial ha- wow that is way more entertaining now. [ he's relaxing, which- marginal as it is, eases some of the tension from her spine. Hayley never lets it go, not really, but she knows how to give the illusion thereof as well as she knows her own name.

but he keeps talking, which in and of itself is a miracle. John has always been- sparse with details. it makes him difficult to work with (work around) but not impossible. Hayley nods, and the curve of her body moves towards him, an unspoken assurance. ]

I won't.
I won't put you in danger.