Florrum was hot and dry and very much reminded Rey of Jakku. There just seemed to be more canyons here which worked in the resistances favor as they could hide easier. They had just landed and began unpacking when Finn came up to Rey. She looked at him awkwardly for a moment as he hadn't spoken to her for near two months.

"Can I talk to you in private?" She looked him up and down.

"No. You can talk to me right here while we help unpack so we can get this done faster."

She knew she sounded mean but he deserved it. His face fell a bit but he remained strong.

"Okay fine. I just want to apologize. I saw what happened and I know this whole thing has been hard on you."

"Now you want to apologize? Now that Ben is dead and you won't have to see him again?"

"It's not like that-"

"Yes it is. You would never give him a chance and you'll never give this baby a chance. Your apology means nothing until you can prove you're sorry."

"How am I supposed to prove something like that to you?" He was getting irritated, she could hear it in his voice. Good.

"Figure it out," she said grabbing a crate that wouldn't be too heavy and began walking off. He stood still for a moment then jogged over to her and grabbed the crate from her hands. She scowled at him.

"You don't need to be carrying anything big like this. Why don't you go help set up tents instead."

"Why don't you?!" Rey snapped back and tried to take the box from him. He tugged it back away from her.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa...what's going on? What's wrong?" Poe came over and stood with his hands on his hips.

"I was-" Finn stopped and pulled the box out of her grip entirely, "I was trying apologize to the queen here and she won't hear it."

"Because you don't mean it!" She said loudly. Poe placed a hand on her arm to keep her at bay.

"Okay, okay, Rey you don't need to be so hostile, and Finn...why don't you just give her some time to think about it okay? You did say some pretty horrible things."

"Well she did some horrible things! Literally! And look where it got her!" Finn was getting increasingly louder and more annoyed.

"Can everyone please stop yelling?!" Poe said frustratedly. "It's hot, everyone's adrenaline has worn off, and we're tired. Now is not the time to be trying to talk things out. Just leave her alone for awhile Finn."

"Of course you're gonna take her side about this," Finn rolled his eyes.

"Yes, I am. She's in a very vulnerable state right now and you haven't exactly been a good friend. When she forgives you, then I will too. But for now, we all need to get unpacked, calm down, and get some rest." Finn and Rey started at eachother angrily.

"Okay...?" Poe said loudly to get their attention.

"Fine," Finn said and took the crate walking away. The two of them watched him walk for a moment and when he was out of earshot Poe turned to Rey.

"I don't know why you let him get to you like that," he said calmly. Rey sighed.

"I don't know why he annoys me so much. We used to be such good friends. He's just not been the same since this baby came along."

"And he won't be, Rey. He cares about you and he's worried about you. That's why he gets so angry. He scared."

"Well I am too!" She said and felt her bottom lip trembling. Damn these stupid hormones, she walked over to the pile of tents and picked one up then found a clearing to set it up on. Poe followed and helped her begin to set it up. Rey worked quietly, tears beginning to trickle down her red cheeks. Sweat making her hair cling to her face and neck. She felt so tired and gross and so damn sick of the heat. They should be on Ahch-To right now enjoying a light rain with a cool breeze sweeping through the green grass! And Rey shouldn't be suffering through all of this alone! Ben should be helping! He should be taking care of his family right now and instead, he planned an attack against the only people that care about him and paid the ultimate price for it. Rey didn't know if she could even feel sad about it anymore because the more she thought, the angrier she grew. She was straight up fuming by the time they finished the tent. Angry tears streamed down her face now, nose running, eyes red, lips trembling...she couldn't stop it, her emotions simply took over. She knew Poe knew she was upset but he remained silent and simply helped get her things inside the tent. Once he set her cot up for her, he sat on the side and patted the spot next to him so Rey would come sit, which she did wiping her face and sniffling. Poe wrapped his arm around her and she slumped sideways into him, her face in her hands, ashamed of acting this way.

"I'm sorry. I have...no control...over my emotions," she sobbed out trying to at least get her voice under control.

"It's fine, sometimes you just need to cry it out. You'll feel better afterwards," he spoke softly and kindly, "your body is going through a lot of changes and you're gonna have days like this. You just have to take them in stride. Rest and drink lots of water when it gets bad. Maybe find a new hobby, something to take your mind off things hmm?" He squeezed her a little. She nodded and dried her eyes once more.

"Here," Poe stood and helped her lay down on the cot, "you get some rest. It's been a long day already and I think a nap would really do you well. I'll go help unpack and set camp up and I'll check on you again and bring you some food okay?"

Rey looked up at him. She seriously didn't know what she would do without this man right now.

"Thank you," was all she could say and he smiled at her a brief moment before walking out of the tent. She lay on her side staring at the sunlight hitting the side of her tent, her tears finally under control and her eyes now sore and heavy feeling. She closed them and took a deep breath in and out. Take it all in stride he said. Just one day at a time. She could do this. She didn't have a choice.

...but boy did she wish Ben was here...

Next thing Rey knew, she felt her shoulders being lightly shaken. She blinked a few times and looked up. It was Poe who had set a plate of food and glass of water down on a crate he had pulled up beside the cot. Rey slowly sat up and rubbed her eyes that hurt from crying. She looked around and realized to her relief the sun was finally starting to set and it wasn't unbearably hot anymore.

"Here, you start to eat, I'll grab a plate and come sit with you," Poe said quietly and walked off. Rey picked up her plate and fork and took a bite. It was some kind of pasta dish that honestly wasn't too bad. Much better than some of the things she's eaten in the past. And she's never been one to complain about food anyway. Poe came back and sat beside her, taking a bite himself. He shrugged his shoulders, "I guess it not too bad. Better than nothing."

Rey grinned and took a long drink of her water. Her head hurt from sweating and crying and she needed all the moisture she could get.

"Do you feel any better?" He asked after taking another bite. She shrugged.

"I think so. I don't want to kill anyone at least."

"Well that's a start," he grinned. They ate quietly for a minute before Poe spoke again.

"I think you should go talk to Leia. She's had a baby before maybe she can give you some pointers or something."

"I don't think there's any help for my attitudes," she grinned. Poe chuckled, "you may be right about that."

Rey enjoyed Poes company. She didn't feel like she needed to make conversation or act like someone else around him. He just felt...secure. Like she didn't have to worry about anything with him here. With Ben gone and her child needing a father figure in its life, she supposed her and Poe would do just fine. He seemed to be in it for the long haul and Rey couldn't ask for a better partner. Still, she thought, it will never be like it was between Ben and her. There was no passion, no lust...but she would just have to live with that. Poe meant safety and she needed to be safe now more than ever.