[Okay, it's time for that hug that he couldn't give her in the car, tight and tender and warm. ]

I know. [ Though he's kind of sort of building a new network of baby snakes. ] And I know this probably doesn't help much, but I'm here. I'm safe - we're safe. He can't get to us here.

[ He pauses, hesitates though really there shouldn't be any hesitation. ]

If you need me to be here, I'll be here. Okay? I can stay the night whenever you want me to.