[ They have done this before, maybe more than once. Alan can't remember how many times they've done it, if it was once, twice, or a hundred. It doesn't matter to him; all that matters is holding Jesse and reassuring her that he's here and home and as far as he's concerned, not going anywhere.
If something tries to pull them apart, he'll fight back as hard as he can. She waited for him just like she said she would, and so the least he can do is fight tooth and nail to stay with her, if it comes to that.
For now, though, he simply holds her with one arm while he moves his other hand to her hair to stroke it in hopes of comforting her as best as he can. If she cries, he doesn't mind; he'll hold onto her for as long as she wants him to. ]
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If something tries to pull them apart, he'll fight back as hard as he can. She waited for him just like she said she would, and so the least he can do is fight tooth and nail to stay with her, if it comes to that.
For now, though, he simply holds her with one arm while he moves his other hand to her hair to stroke it in hopes of comforting her as best as he can. If she cries, he doesn't mind; he'll hold onto her for as long as she wants him to. ]