That sad ghost of a smile just about broke Will's heart. "You did protect us," he said. "Scarlet was close to death, there's no question those drugs you got him saved his life. The first aid kit prolly saved mine. And the blankets and pillows— we'd have frozen without them. The food helped us keep our strength up till the cavalry arrived. The Sheriff meant for us to die down there, Mar, and we would've done. You're the reason we're still alive. I'm just sorry we couldn't protect you."