[ Everything has been such a madhouse even since the rescue. Life at home changing once again, people he hasn't been able to track down, and all of it feel like swirls of madness in the last few days. He has to move on then, do what he can and to keep things safe and secure for those in his life.

And sometimes, just maybe, find those moments for himself.

Just in that soft touch and not realizing how much he needs it until that moment. His fingers lightly brush the back of Stephen's hand, tracing along the back of his hand so tenderly. ]

My healing kicked in shortly after we got out and fixed a lot of what they did to me. I'm doing the best I can.

[ He's not sure it's enough but it is all he can do. ]

I'm really glad you're here.