Michael glanced up and he nodded at Clio before taking a cookie. "I would like that," he said, before stepping away to ring his co-workers so they could get the process started. It was likely going to be a long night, but at least Mairead could know she was safer at the end of it.
"Hey," Patrick said, taking a seat beside her. "I pretty much love you, okay?"
Mairead fell against him, wrapping her arms around his neck, and then she burst into tears and sobbed, "I love you toooo," into his hair.