Patrick winced when she leaned out the window, but when she managed not to fall, he stepped forward.
As she dug through her bag, he leaned down to give her an awkward hug. He knew she wasn't really often openly affectionate but as she had just broken in and then faced his brother's sword, he felt am embrace was the correct move on his part.
"You know...shit. I shift between pissed off, really sad, and kind of relieved that I am not stuck in a relationship that isn't on my terms. I guess...I'm starting to realise I stood up for myself, which is good, you know? But the second I did, he didn't like it. It'ss weird. Like he preferred me weak?"