"Ya know me, darlin." Jesse confirmed. He didn't let her pull away too much. He wiped the tears from her face gently. "We're pretty good friends."
His smile was gentle. He was glad that some part of her brain recognized him. It made everything easier. He'd known that there was a chance that she might not have known him at all, and that just appearing her could have freaked her out.
"There's likely lots goin on in that head of yers. Always is. But let's focus on one thing at a time, okay? That'll be easier for ya."