She knelt before the flimsy entertainment stand and popped open the DVD player's tray, nudging the disc into place and taking an additional moment of solitude. He was being just the right balance of sweet ans sassy and self-indulgent. It was almost normal. Almost not at all like her best friend had just disappeared. Like they'd both nearly been bombed.

She exhaled.

"I think you'll like it," she nodded back at the tv after standing. Soon, she found the perfect position snuggled up against his good arm.