[With Mia able to look at him, Teddy can't really hold back any longer. He leans over just as he slides his hands under her head and shoulder, and he lifts her up just enough to pull her into a hug. Enough for his arm to slide around her back and his free hand to hold the back of her head, letting her cry on his shoulder. He shuts his own eyes, hoping that she'll take as long as she needs rather than try to gather herself up in front of him.]
[action, May 29]
[With Mia able to look at him, Teddy can't really hold back any longer. He leans over just as he slides his hands under her head and shoulder, and he lifts her up just enough to pull her into a hug. Enough for his arm to slide around her back and his free hand to hold the back of her head, letting her cry on his shoulder. He shuts his own eyes, hoping that she'll take as long as she needs rather than try to gather herself up in front of him.]
It's okay... it's okay...