[And this is one of many reasons why it's so relatively easy with her. She doesn't rely on him completely, she doesn't need to be saved — just like she isn't trying to save him. There's a mutual dependency here, and if it weren't for that he might not be able to do this.
Shifting slightly against her, Reid tightens the embrace, nudging their noses together. He wants to ask if she's okay, but settles for something else.]