Jack gently guided Amy to an awaiting car, placing a blanket that Danny had around her trembling body. Danny was waiting in front of his car, and quietly opened the back door as they approached. He caught Jack's eye and nodded at him. As Jack leant his head against the back of the seat, he felt Amy place her head against his chest, and he wrapped his arm around her.
The car slowly came to a stop in front of Amy's house and Danny got out of the car, quietly shutting the door behind him. He knew that Jack was the only one Amy responded to and gave them time to talk alone. They sat in complete silence.
Jack sighed and closed his eyes. "I know you don't want to go back, but your mom's worried and wants you home with her."
Amy sat up and stared out the window. Jack knew that he was leaving her with more pain, but there was nothing he could do. She had to return home.
"I won't tell her about anything that happened tonight, you can tell her when you're ready." Amy turned and stared at him, "I'm sorry."
Jack turned his head and looked at her, "Don't ever be sorry. Just promise me that you won't ever hurt yourself again."
Amy gave a weak nod and a tear ran down her cheek. He leaned over and wrapped his arm around her as she cried into his chest. They sat there as rain began to beat against the car. Amy finally slid from Jack's embrace and opened the car door. As she walked up the front steps, Jack pictured his own Hannah in her place. Although he hadn't acted cruel or abusive like Amy's stepfather had, he felt guilt about leaving both his girls without a father. She opened the front door and met Jack's gaze, then gave him a weak smile before disappearing into her house.
He quickly wiped away his tears as Danny opened the car door. He looked at Jack in the rear view mirror, but noticing he had been crying, remained silent. Rain began to pound harder on the windshield as Jack turned around and stared at Amy's house. Tomorrow he would visit his girls.