Maddy heard the comforting voice and she looked up at the approaching woman. "I am trying....my family they aren't here" she answered, her tone clearly showing her terror. She wasn't used to having to control this on her own.
The more upset she got the closer she got to turning, so she was trying to do as the woman said and calm down. So, she did the best thing she could think of to do. She knew contact helped...it was soothing. She leaned in and hugged the woman, taking in a few deep breaths her heart rate finally slowing down.