She was nervous those few seconds it took to dawn on Cruise.  She trembled against him like a leaf in the wind. As his arms wrapped around her, she reached up to put her arms around him as well.  She buried her face against his chest and did cry. In between sobs she spoke in a hushed whisper.<em><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: arial;">They wouldn't let me see you. They laughed as I left, like I wouldn't hear. I tried. I swear I tried hard to get word to you. The landlord, let me take my things. Let me tay another night. </span> </em>Her words trailed off. She just stood there quietly after that within the safety of his embrace.