Ric could tell she was hurting and confused. He closed the distance between them and slowly reached toward her, so she knew what his intentions were and wouldn't be freaked. His hand met her cheek and he cupped it, his thumb gently stroking. "You look alive to me," he said, a small smile on his lips. "Vampire or not. And you're not alone. I'm here." He couldn't - no, he wouldn't - leave Jenna to deal with this alone. She needed him now more than ever.