Tasha made a little sound against Peter's neck, and clung to him more tightly as well. She loved that he had seemed to know exactly what she needed, and needed it too. She realised she was shaking a little in her worry. "I love you, Dad," she told him softly, and planted a kiss on his cheek. The brief exchange between Abby and the operator had been foreboding. Why couldn't he just tell them what was going on? Why did it have to be such a mystery?

David returned Thomas' smile as best he could, and placed his hand over the other man's. He was so good at comforting other people. David watched Abby go, and took a deep breath. "It's going to be alright," he said quietly, to everyone and no one. "It'll be alright."