His arms wrapped around her, holding her close, knowing they had moments to steal. Moments.

"We'll get through this." He kissed the top of her head, before resting his head on hers. Breathing her in for another moment longer, he made himself let go, disentangling himself from her grasp. Giving her a bittersweet smile, pushing back tears that he wouldn't let emerge, he opened the driver's side passenger door for her. "Like I promised."