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Darling? What's happened?

[Starts to cry, and tries hard to tell him.]

My dad. I...there was an accident and...I have to go home.

*As soon as she starts to cry, he immediately wraps his arms around her, holding her close.*

Oh, Athena. Of course. I'll talk to Jim. We'll get you home, I promise.

[She clings to him, her face buried against his chest.]

I didn't even get to say goodbye to him.

I know, darling. I know. Looking up at the ceiling, he blinked his eyes, feeling himself starting to tear up as well.* I'll talk to Jim about letting me go with you. Once of us should.

[She continues to cry, not knowing what else to do. Her father was the one that had raised her and now he was gone.]

I don't know what to do now, Leo.

*He just holds her, not certain what he can say or do to help her. He knows what it's like - he loved his father dearly, and he had lost him too.*

You live for him, darling. Remember what he taught you - I know he'll be watching you, and you'll make him proud.

[Continues to cling to him, listening to his words. She knows he's right but at the moment she can't think about that.]

I'm tired. I think I'm going to take a nap.

*He nods and helps her up.*

Come on, then. I'll stay with you.

*Leading her to the bed, he lays down with her, holding her close.*