C37 Getting to the bottom of things

Clinton chuckled and gave Lydia's hand an affectionate squeeze. "I'll be home soon, I promise. We'll get through this together."

Lydia nodded, tears brimming in her eyes. "I'm sorry for everything," he told her sincerely. "I promise this won't last long."

"I know," she whispered, squeezing his hand back tightly.

Clinton rubbed the back of her hand soothingly