She really really didn't want him to cry, but it wasn't like she could stop him. Even if she asked, it probably wouldn't have mattered. She didn't move much, just let him move beside her on the bed and then felt his hands against her skin. That made it better, it made it not hurt so much.
"I'm sorry," she whispered. She wanted to touch him but it was so hard to move any part of her. "I don't want to.. but I'm not afraid.." okay, maybe she was a little afraid. "And I won't leave you completely.. I'll always be around.. whatever happens after this.."