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“I’m worried about you traveling by yourself,” said Nash looking at Jenna as she packed her bags. “The drive from here to Arizona isn’t safe. You’ll be traveling through some pretty remote areas.”

“Nash, I know. I’m from there, remember?” she smiled.

“Yeah. I remember,” he said calmly.

“Listen, I’m not happy about this either. I’m scared to death that I’ll get lost or break down out there. I’m terrified that any friends I once had are gone, except for you.” She turned to look at him, leaving the packing for a moment. “So, yes. I’m terrified and I don’t know what to do about it because I have to do this.”

“I could go with you,” he said in a barely audible voice.

“What?”

“I said,” he said raising his voice and clearing his throat, “I could go with you. We could share a hotel room, two beds obviously but I’ll be there to protect you. If you need time alone, I’ll be happy to give that to you but I won’t be far away. I’d be there to protect you, Jenna.”

“Why? Why would you do that? Why would you leave your friends and family for me?” she asked.

Because I love you! Because you’re the woman I’ve always waited for! Because you’re amazing!

“Because we’re friends and that’s what friends do.”