Ray didn't mind the long and warm embrace. He happily held her while rubbing her back in a comforting manner.
"I'm here now Tress, you don't need to be afraid of anything," he told her.
He slowly tried to pull away but she didn't budge so he held her while still standing.
The hug was a long one and it took some time before she pulled away and stared up at him. Her eyes were red but she didn't shed a single tear.
"You came," her voice was small but he heard her clearly.
"Yes dear, I'm here for you. You called and I answered." He said and Treasure gazed deeply into his eyes. Her face had a neutral expression but he saw more in her eyes, she was bottling all her emotions.
"Promise me you'll never leave me, promise me Ray." Her voice was small as if she was hurt.
Ray sighed and cupped her face in his palms as he kept staring intently into her dull grey eyes.
"I promise Treasure. You can count on me and Lincoln, we'll always be here for you. I love you."