She entered the living room and even without exchanging words, he immediately sensed what she needed. He opened his arms to her and she sat on his lap and crawled against him, her face on his chest and her arms closed around him. He held her closer and kissed her forehead. She could hear his heartbeat and combined with his warmth, it calmed her a bit. He had no intention to ask her what was going on. Not now. She needed him, his presence. She wanted to feel safe and cared for.