Hannah kept her gaze downward, pulling her sleeves back over her arms. Someday she might stop hiding them, but for now she wasn't ready for that kind of step. "You're right. Not being scared... it's impossible." Everyone had to be afraid at some point or another, and the ones who said otherwise were liars, probably afraid of looking weak. "You've been brave for everyone else... it's about time someone started being brave for you." Hannah looked up, resolute despite her tears. "I'll help. I don't know how yet, but I will. And we'll both have to be brave for Nick now." The thought of what he'd been through made her story seem like a walk in the park.
"I hear you," she said, laughing weakly. "Thanks... for everything."