She appreciated his comforting touch, and she nodded her head quietly. One moment at a time then. They would all have to focus on the now.<br/><br/>The grim task of stripping the corpse was near agony to Bethany. She felt dirty afterward. The bloated corpse, its flesh already discoloring, made her feel sick to her stomach... but his empty, staring gaze sent shivers of sorrow through her body. She listened to Adam's words, tears gathering in her eyes, threatening to spill over. Wrapping her arms around herself she bowed her head in respect, perhaps even to say a brief prayer.<br/><br/>She raised her head and looked to Adam now. "Now it's done." she said softly but with finality. "Let's head back." Turning toward the car, she had took up the dead man's clothes. These would come in handy at some point, she thought absently to herself.