She nodded swallowing that heavy lump of tears. She had a hard time talking through them. She was honored that Richard was being so kind. She didn't see the monster John did, in fact it was reversed now.

She applauded Richard's efforts to give her a comfortable space now with everything flipped upside down. She didn't feel like company, but he was doing everything he could to mend this horrible situation. He really was her white knight. "Thank you." She rubbed the dogs ears again. "I'd told you I wanted to meet him, I just didn't expect under these circumstances." She wiped her eyes again with her hands.