We sat on the blanket, quietly as the others left. Celia sighed. I reached out and took her hand. She squeezed my hand and whispered, "Thank you Carson. You have saved me so many times now, I'll never be able to repay you." "Celly, I love you. You never owe me anything." I scooted closer to her. I wanted her in my arms, but more importantly, I wanted her to want to be in my arms. She needed to choose me. "Celly, would you sit in my lap please? I want to hold you." She smiled. For the first time in days, it made it to her eyes. She nodded and climbed into my lap. I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her close to my chest. "Do you still feel like you're made of glass?" "Yes. But I don't feel like I'm shattering. I think that's an improvement." She snuggled against my chest. "Carson, if I ask you a question, will you tell me the truth, even if you think it's will hurt me?" "Celly, I never want to hurt you. How about I will tell you the truth, but I reserve the right to not answer
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