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He nods at his mother as he watches his dad all but fall apart right before their eyes. Once he’s settled back in the couch, he pats the cushions and calls the dogs up with him. They weren’t typically allowed on the sofa, but these were special circumstances, and he knew that.

Once Larry reaches his office, he tosses his glasses onto his desk as he crumples in the chair. With his elbow resting on the arm and his face hidden in his hand, tears pour down his cheeks as he struggles to breathe properly, taking great gasping breaths to try and piece himself back together.

       Ally didn’t have the heart to keep the dogs from joining Matthew up on the couch, instead, she ruffled his hair before turning to walk towards her husband’s office. Without saying a word, she slips inside, her lip quivering as she quickly moves over to Larry’s side; her arms curling around him.

She rests her cheek against the top of his head, her eyes closed tight as she holds onto Larry, her breathing becoming shaky. “I’ve got you.” The blonde whispers, placing a light kiss to the top of his head as she swallows the lump in her throat. “One step at a time, together. No matter what.”