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Larry sees Indy lie far away from his dish and his chest aches painfully at the sight. He sighs and goes over to crouch next to him, running his hand along the dog’s smooth fur. “It’s okay, pal.” Indy whines softly as he looks up at Larry, then toward the stairs. Unbeknownst to them, Matthew had emerged from Julian’s room, the lion held snugly against his chest.

“Hey, buddy.” The boy shuffles forward and sits next to Indy, resting his head against the dog silently. Larry reaches over and brushes his hair out of his face gingerly. The sight of his son in such despair was unpleasant to see, especially combined with the despondency of Julian’s dog.

       Ally’s icy hues turn towards Matthew, her heart shattering to a million pieces as she chews at her lower lip. Seeing their youngest boys pain almost demolished what little resolve she still contained within her being. The blonde then steps forward to sit on the other side of Indy, her hand moving to rest onto Matthew’s back as she presses her lips into a firm line.

She doesn’t say anything, knowing that there really wasn’t much that could be said, but she wanted Matthew to know that they were all there with him. As a family. This loss wouldn’t destroy them, even if it felt as if it’d tear them apart at the seams. Julian wouldn’t have wanted that. He wanted his family together, and happy, that’s all he had ever wanted. “We’re here, Matty…” She says softly.