"You okay?" Ed asked, sitting beside her bed.
Olivia shrugged. "It was time."
"Still hurts though."
She nodded, her eyes filling with tears.
"It doesn't mean you can't ever be friends with him again. You just need a break. You both do."
"I know," she whispered.
A tear slid down her cheek and Ed's heart broke. Easing himself onto the bed slowly, he put his arms around her and pulled her body against hers. His kindness broke her, and she clung to him, sobbing into his chest. Holding her, he whispered soothing words into her ear and let her cry.