He hears 'don't know' and 'nightmare' and that's about the gist of it all while her cheek is pressed into the collar of his coat like she's trying to burrow straight through him. He's a little surprised by the strength in her arms; they curl around his waist like two sturdy branches.

"You showed more courage today than anybody I've ever seen," he tells her, passing his hand over her back. "I can't say that the nightmares will ever stop. Can't say anything, really. But I'm going to be there for you whenever you need me. I promise."