He wished he knew more about Hayley, about her life, so he could comfort her and say something that would help her get through this. He was afraid of talking about family, friends or otherwise just in case it made things worse. And each day he was losing more and more hope than those who’d left this place would be back.

“I wish I could say I’m here for you, but I can’t promise that.” He didn’t break the hug, speaking in a tone only barely above a whisper so she could hear it. “But I can promise as long as I’m here, you will never be alone.

You know the true me now. You know I am not nearly as open as some people might think, it takes a while for me to be a hundred per cent open and I am actually quite distant to most people that aren't my direct family. But my door is always open for you.”