A/N: With thanks to: Lothiriel84, Olfactory-Ventriloquism, Lalalupin, Frogster, Water-please and kathiann for reviewing Baby Animals.

For Olfactory-Ventriloquism.

x tromana


7.

She wrapped her arms around his shoulders, and held on for dear life. Burying her head into his neck, she reveled in the feel of his solid hands across her lower back. Lisbon felt his heartbeat thrumming reassuringly, the warmth of his breath in her ear, heard his gentle whisperings.

The words didn't matter. She just needed to convince herself that this wasn't an illusion, that this was real.

Jane had disappeared on her before, but she had never envisaged that it would last for so long or hurt so much.

They'd talk later. For now, only touch was necessary.