BRIAN
I feel her hand on my chest and it brings me great comfort. I know now more than ever that I need to protect her with everything within me. I turn to Peter and say.
"Yes, let's do this"
Peter then secure the chute around us. Unfortunately, it is Lisa that needs to be secured to my chest and I will be behind her. This way she will be facing her fear head on and will have no choice in this matter.
LISA
I put my back against his chiseled chest and Peter tighten the chute. I hear him struggling to breathe in my ear and I know that he is in pain. I must be pressing up against his wounds. I turn my head and say.
"Are you okay? Am I hurting you?"
I feel his hand on my arm and then he says.
"No…okay…yes…maybe for a minute but now it kind of feels nice as if the pressure is helping me feel better. Do you understand what I am trying to say?"
I hear how he struggles to speak but I also hear the tone of his voice.
