Jesse wrapped his arms around Fred, holding her close and tight. He wouldn't let go until she did, knowing that she needed somebody to be there for her.
"Course I did, wouldn't ever let you down."
He imagined that the things that Fred were going through were tough on more than one level. And no part of him could let her suffer when she was asking for help. It was the way he felt toward all of his friends, in truth. But the females especially.
"You jus' tell me what ya need, and I'll do it. Anything you want, Fred."