Smile

Travis just nodded numbly, knowing Angel was right about telling his dad. But it would have to wait until he was ready, and he had no idea when that would be. 

At the offer - or command - to go shopping, Travis threw Angel a quick look. Was she serious? He opened his mouth to argue, but clamped it shut again, and finally just nodded. A little smile actually surfaced as he buckled himself in again. "I do amazing at cleaning offices..."

He helped Angel navigate the town and they only had to stop at a couple different places so he could get some personal items, some new bedding of his own, and a new jacket since he'd forgotten to grab his on the way out the door. In the back of his mind, Travis knew he would want to pay back Angel somehow eventually, but for the moment, just to have her love on him felt...nice. It was so different than anything his mom had ever done with him. She actually made him feel good about himself, and after the earlier episode, it was just what he needed. 

Stopping at a little diner on the way out of town satisfied both their stomachs. Travis picked at the last few of his fries, dragging one through the ketchup before looking across at Angel. His eyes were close to normal again, and the mark on his face had settled somewhat. "Thank you," he mentioned quietly. "For...all this. Everything. I'm...really glad you came with me today." 

He bit off the end of the fry and chewed it slowly. "I... don't know what I would have done without your help."


Garret had always deemed himself intelligent and able to handle anything that came his way. But looking down into Maggie's fearful eyes, he felt completely inept.

He fiddled with her hand and shook his head, trying to give her a smile, but it didn't feel very wide. "I'm feeling better," he assured. Actually he was about ready to collapse, but he wouldn't tell her that. "And I'm certainty not going to die. Okay?"

He looked at her a little more sternly. "I want you to stop worrying about me, alright? I know it can be scary, but you're a lot prettier when you smile than when you frown."

Pausing, he glanced to the house. "I bet Laura has breakfast ready by now. Wanna go see?"