He remained still in her arms, his eyes forced shut as he tried to prevent himself from letting anymore tears fall. He listened to her words, trying to calm down, and reassure himself that it was all going to be alright, somehow. It was just hard to believe. He slipped his arms around her, hugging her close, and sniffling against her frame. He turned his head slightly, to look at her. "I love you, Dora," he said quietly, even though his throat was nearly closed shut from sobbing.