"Okay...okay, Charlie." Her fingers continued moving gently over his spine, the back of his neck, trying to comfort him. She'd never really seen him like this, before...it was almost scary. Usually he was blustering, self-confident...he'd never admit to actually...needing her.
"Hey..." She kissed his forehead, softly. "Everything's going to be all right, Charlie. I promise. I'll be here for you, okay? I promise you."