Fight like a mother
"You're here."
"I'm here, love. I'm right here." Mitchell pressed his hand to her cheek, her whole body shaking with suppressed sobs.
He turned his head slightly and his eyes found Daggy. "Baby girl, come closer."
Daggy moved to the other side of the bed, still holding Britty's hand. "I'm here, Daddy."
"Take care of your mother," he said, each word an effort. "And that beautiful granddaughter of mine. Don't let anyone hurt them."