Chapter 3
1st Secret Track
"Shh, it's alright." Howard soothes. Vince has woken up with nightmares, again, and he's sitting in Howard's bed. He's leaning against the older man's chest, wrapped up in the strong, gentle arms. "It's alright. When I'm here, nothing can go wrong. You're safe, I promise."
"I keep hearing things though, Howard. When I hear, I know I hear what no one else can hear." Howard holds him close, knowing that sometimes, it's better to just let him talk. "My eyes are dry and I can't see. Manic voices chant to me. My neck won't support my head, and I know that I can't go to bed. The voices, they never stop. When I hear, I know I hear what no one else can hear." He reaches a hand up and traces Howard's face, even though he knows it by heart. "I just…" He sighs. "I don't know what to do Howard. I'm so, so scared."
"Shh. I'll keep you safe. When I'm here, nothing can go wrong. Nothing at all. You're safe, Vince. Nothing can go wrong." He keeps holding him until they both fall asleep, Vince still on Howard's chest.