She knows she's being stubborn. That she's going to make things harder on herself in the end by pushing herself right now. It's all a defense mechanism, and he knows it. And he gets her to relent using his honest desire to just take care of her.
How can she deny him that? She's not going to hurt him further. That isn't what you do to someone you love.
"Okay," she breathes out the word, whisper soft. Her hand goes to touch at the side of his head, cradling him in close to her.
He blows out a long breath, just staying close like this for as long as he can stand. Frank expects to be knocked over by a memory of his former life, but when it doesn't come he isn't sure if he's relieved or upset. Rather than try to analyze, instead he takes Clara's hand and starts silently leading her towards the bathroom. His eyes are clear, if wet, as he glances back at her before pulling them both inside and shutting the door.
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How can she deny him that? She's not going to hurt him further. That isn't what you do to someone you love.
"Okay," she breathes out the word, whisper soft. Her hand goes to touch at the side of his head, cradling him in close to her.
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