"Ruth please, you need to take a rest." Rees tried to push her shoulder to stop her, but how could he understand the fright in her heart?
Only a woman understands the other woman's pain, they say.
And Thea... Thea was her best friend, like a sister!
"No Rees! I have to see her. She needs me Rees! Oh my God! Thea! She must be in pain Rees. She must be crying right now!"
Rees pulled her into his chest as tears rolled down his cheeks freely. Ruth sobbed on his chest, and he began running his hand on the back of her head.
They cried, sharing each other's pain.
A few minutes later, Mrs Payne dabbed her eyes and placed her hand on Rees's shoulder, patting lightly. "Rees, dear, I think we should let Ruth meet Thea. They both understand each other better. They both need each other too."
"But Mrs Payne, Ruth-"
"Rees, you trust your Luna to fight an army of rogues but not speak with her best friend?"