It has been a long and tiring week

Since she heard the heartbreaking news

Which made her teenage nightmare

Come to life in the here and now.

Her thoughts and emotions

Shroud in darkness

As fear tries it best to claim her

Making her its unwilling fatality.

He takes her in his arms

Pulling her against his chest

Gently kissing her forehead

As he whispers, “It's going to be alright.”

She looks up at him and softly smiles

Before softly kissing his chest

Knowing full well he’s as nervous as she is

But putting on a brave face.

Whilst she knows there are no guarantees

His strength and reassurance

Unshakable love and support

Helps her cling to her faith.

She takes his hand holding it tight

As he whispers, “You are stronger than you know”

She feels very protected and unstoppable.

With him there by her side.