And it's his name she calls at night when she's frightened, his arms she wants ... "I know she still loves me. I don't doubt that. But it hurts to see her pushed and pulled like this."

He swallows hard at Abby's brief touch on a time she was attacked. "You too. I'm ... God, I'm sorry." Not that Abby needs or wants his pity, but he hates the thought of those he loves being hurt so. He wonders if Da knows. Best not to say anything until he finds out.

Things. Yes, Rory suspects he knows exactly what things Abby means. "I can come over anytime that would be convenient, Abby. Pippa's my first priority." Over even his own life or freedom, if it came to that.