She was silently weeping there for a long while. When she had managed to work up enough courage, Annika lifted her eyes and stared across her. She was viewing Josh from the left side, and she moved herself around until she could see him from the front. They had the same eyes but his.. they looked so distant.<br/><br/>"Josh." She coaxed gently, standing up and then sitting again, this time on the bed. She wasn't too close but was much closer. She hoped he wouldn't react badly to affection because.. well.. she needed it.<br/><br/>"Josh, I'm here, Bub. It's Annie." She move closer, sitting directly in front of him now, her legs crossed and her hands carefully, slowly, reaching out for his own. "I came back for you, Josh."