The realization that she was crying made him frown slightly. Had he said something the matter again? He hoped not. He ran his thumb over her cheek. She wasn't yelling at him again, so he figured that meant he was at least partly safe.
"I've been away for a while, but I'm here now." He kissed her, pulling her close. He would take care of her. If nothing else made sense, he would make sure this did.