Sweetheart, there is only one person in this world who I do not doubt, and you ain't her. And trust me, I have seen the worst of humanity and what they're capable of.

[There's little left that would surprise or shock him these days. He's jaded, yes, but it's protection that he's needed.

He winces when he hears that crack and ignores her in favour of stepping up.]

Jesus, let me see. If it's broken you need to get it seen to or it'll heal wrong.