Kate nodded, "Yes, you care for him. He is worried about you." Kate smiled back at her. "You have a lovely smile. Soon the pain will be gone." Kate put her arm around her and smoothed her hair. Kate learned from Alyx that time did heal and kindness eased a lot of pain. The nightmare linger for a while and Kate wondered if Alyx would have night terrors away from her. She promised to protect him. Once Reika was asleep she would go by the Captain's tent.