Caden didn't notice her wrap her arms around him, still staring at the wall with a thousand yard stare, too lost in thought to realise she was there.

Rose sat up after a bit. "Hey" She said softly, kissing his cheek

Caden flinched, scooting over when she spoke and putting his arm up to guard himself, relaxing once he saw it was her and leaning on her slightly, resting his head on her shoulder. "Hey,"

"You alright, my love?"

"Not really, keep seeing shit." He explains, getting that stare again.

"It's alright."

"Is it though?" He asks, gazing into her eyes. "Are we actually safe? What if we have to leave again, then what do we do? Will we ever be able to actually settle down somewhere and, actually live a safe life? Do we want this?" Caden paused, speeding up with every question. "Is he going to come back? Are you okay? Am I okay? Why are we still here? What does safe even mean anymore?"

Rose's eyes turned frantic, her hands holding his face now. 'No, stop, baby, we're okay. I-We can figure it out. You've done nothing wrong. It's gonna be okay." She said softly, pressing her forehead against his

Caden curled into her, mind racing.He let the silence setle for a moment, speaking after moments. "Are we though?" His voice was no more then a whisper, quiet, concerned.

Rose thought for a moment, not answering yet. I don't know. We might not be. What if he dies and I don't or.....I do and he doesn't. It would kill him if anything happened to me