“Hey, hey… It’s okay,” Jake took her hand suddenly and squeezed it tightly, “Look at me. Everything will be fine. Can you tell me your name?” He asked soothingly. “I’m Jake Reilly,” he told her.
Squeaking as a glance at the window revealed the trundling motion of the wheels against the tarmac, Teddy gripped Jake’s hand even tighter. In another situation, she would have been humiliated that she was clinging on to a stranger so tightly — but her fear left no room in her mind for anything else.
“I’m.. I’m Teddy. Teddy Altman,” she whispered, unable to raise her eyes high enough to meet his.
“That’s pretty amazing. I always found the heart pretty damn fascinating, I’ll admit. I’d say you’re very brave. To be...