Nate held her tight. "Youre safe... you're okay..." he whispered, feeling awful he couldn't do more than comfort her.

"I need you.....Please, make the voices stop...Please, Nate..."

Tears came to his eyes. He felt awful that he couldn't help. "I don't know how to help, Dakota... do you want to try going to a therapist? Someone who can help?" He asked gently.

"No..." She said

"Are you sure?" He asked. "They can help you,"

"No..I just need you..." She said, her voice nearly begging

Nate nodded, "Im right here... I've got you," he comforted her.

"I love you...so much.." She said, closing her eyes and trying to sleep

"I love you more..." he whispered, holding her tight.

"Promise?" SHe asked, half asleep