"Shh...." Billy said again as he massaged Mike's ankles. "You're just worn out. Relax, and soon you'll feel better." His touch was incredibly soft and soothing, the sort of thing anyone could have wanted after such an intense scene. "You're dehydrated and exhausted, is all."

His hands moved up Mike's calves his thumbs, easing tension out of the muscles. As he did, he looked Mike over with a loving smile. He'd broken Mike. He'd seen it in his eyes. He'd sobbed openly. And already to seemed he was piecing himself back together. Worn almost to the point of coherence and he was still bouncing back. Billy would have a chance to break him all over again.

"Do you think you can walk, or do your legs feel like noodles?"