Carter knew that he was probably making Abby really uncomfortable. Gracie was usually the one he went to when he wanted comfort. But Abby was there and she wasn't doing a horrible job. He didn't need much, he didn't really want much. All he really wanted was for someone to be there and to tell him that it would all be okay and with her gently pats and words it was working.
When she started running her fingers through his hair he let out a little pleased sigh. That felt really nice. And she said she was sorry again and leaned her head on his. He got a whiff of her hair and skin...she smelled nice. Wait a minute...snap out of it Carter! Now was not the time to be noticing things like that. He was upset and not thinking clearly. She did smell nice and the fingers in his hair felt nice but...just no...not now...maybe later...NO...it's just a fluke. After calming down from his mini freak out he whispered,