Malcolm put the water aside and he leaned in, wondering if she would let him touch her.
Hoping-
He reached out slowly, so she could tell him not to, extending his hand to cup her cheek. "It's okay, Marian. You're safe. And you'll be in less pain too, soon. The pills will start working again. God, I- I'm so sorry. I tried to make him take me instead. I'm so, so sorry."