Jennifer woke to a ray of light filtering into the cave. She tossed off the tarp and scurried toward that light, hoping it would produce some heat. She was frozen. When her head cleared the opening, she saw Max poking some sticks into a small fire.<br/><br/>"What are you doing here?" she asked suspiciously. She tensed to still the trembling that took over her body.<br/><br/>He took Hero from his pocket and reached it toward her. Jenn narrowed her eyes. That damn bear represented his pure intent, his unspoken peace treaty and his care for her. Max set it on the ground and backed away a few paces. Jennifer stepped in warily to pick it up.<br/><br/>"Thank you," she said, not taking her eyes off his hands. "Are you going to kill me too?" she asked.<br/><br/>Max looked hurt and sat down with his back to her.<br/><br/>"What did you see?" he asked.<br/><br/>"I saw you point the gun at Rachel and she fell."<br/><br/>He explained it differently and Jennifer knew she would believe him, even if it was a lie. She loved him.<br/><br/>She cautiously sat next to him and then wrapped her arms around him. The trembling and the tears overtook her. Max kissed her, taking her in his arms.<br/><br/>"I was so afraid,..." she began.<br/>"I thought I had lost you..." he began.