Noah gave a half-hearted chuckle. "Maybe they'll know what the hell happened there." He glanced at his watch to see what time it was but found that it had stopped. "Oh I guess being knocked around tore up my watch."
He gave Lynne a gentle squeeze. "Thanks for staying." He had the urge to tell her that he loved her, but he knew that was just the emotion of the night talking. He could see himself falling in love with her but he wasn't there yet. And besides, he had no idea how she would react to that sentiment...especially after everything that had happened.
"Goodnight," he said softly. He kissed her ear and closed his eyes waiting for sleep to claim him.