Nate rolled over, facing her and hugging her tight. "I'm sorry..." he whispered, his voice hitching.

"It's okay. I get it." She said softly, rubbing his back

"No, it's not okay. I shouldntve yelled. I'm supposed to protect you, not hurt you," he whispered.

"You're already hurting, I should have done something to help. You did nothing wrong, love."

Nate shook his head. "No, dont put this on yourself. That doesn't give me the right to yell at you,"

"Yes it does"

"No it doesn't. I never have the right to yell at you. Never will,"

Dakota was silent

"I'm sorry... so sorry..."

"It's alright"