28: Help and pain

*Amber*

She pushed past Matt and knelt next to Sebastian on the floor, cradling him as he was crying, knowing that she couldn’t give up on him, she loved him too much.

"I am so sorry Amber... I didn't mean any of that". He was shaking and sweat was running down his face.

Amber gently stroked his face, her voice gentle. "Just promise me you will fight this Sebastian and let us help you okay ?"

"Okay, I think I would like to sleep now". He looked so defeated and very tired, and she helped him get up on his feet.

She looked at Matt and Luke. "I'll be back down as soon as he is sleeping, do something meaningful while I am gone".

Matt looked at her and then at Sebastian, to make sure it was safe to let them be alone, then he nodded. "Get him to bed, then we talk… we can figure this out".

Sebastian let her help him upstairs, where she got him out of his clothes and tugged him into bed, gently stroking his hair.

"Amber ? Are you going to be here when I wake up ?" He looked up at her,