[i] He steps over to her, lightly wrapping her in a hug.[/i] "Look, I know what it's like to lose people. And I'm sorry I was a jackass about it. And I'm sorry that you lost the only people you've truly known. But you've got to learn to live with it Echo." [i] He rubs her back, running his hand up and down her back lightly.[/i] "I know you can, because I can tell you're strong."