With the suddenness of Phoebe's drop, Noah nearly tripped over her body as she scrambled. Concern was all that filled Noah's face as he collapsed to his knees next to her, intending to wrap his arms around her. He made a shushing noise in between words, almost as one would do when comforting a child. "Phoebe, it's ok. It's me, it's Noah. I'd never hurt you." He rubbed a hand between her shoulder blades and continued his attempt at comfort.








