...that's not what I meant. [Yes sweetie he knows.] I meant what we did last time. ...if you wanted to, of course. I think the general anxiousness will wear off eventually. I did volunteer to hold your hand while we rested, so I'm sure I just need to get used to the sensation of... [He's grappling for words again, gesturing into the empty space next to him with a hand.] ...safety? With you. You're safe. You feel safe.
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[Well now it's his turn to be red.]
...that's not what I meant. [Yes sweetie he knows.] I meant what we did last time. ...if you wanted to, of course. I think the general anxiousness will wear off eventually. I did volunteer to hold your hand while we rested, so I'm sure I just need to get used to the sensation of... [He's grappling for words again, gesturing into the empty space next to him with a hand.] ...safety? With you. You're safe. You feel safe.