Billy knew when to be quiet around her, and a scolding was one of those times. He held her gaze until she finished, then nodded silently. "I won't be able to escape every dangerous situation. I have to be better prepared. But I'm glad no one else died."

His hand loosely touched one of hers. "...but I am sorry you were hurt. That was one of the worst times to give you that pain, wasn't it?"