Trying to will away her own tears was futile. They fell silently and all at once as Jessica dismissed Wanda's apology with a shake of her head, unable to find the words to speak. So she took Wanda's hands and sat beside her, overcome by more emotions than she knew what to do with all together. So Jessica hugged her carefully, afraid she might break Wanda's already delicate frame, but urgently, because this entire nightmare afforded her enough time to think that her best friend might not survive it, and she hadn't been prepared for the onslaught of that one possibility. Even now, Jessica choked at the thought. Her body trembled with the sobs she tried to keep in as she could weakly manage, "I'm just glad you're alright," in a voice barely above a whisper.