He wrapped his arms around her narrow shoulders to comfort her and she welcomed them readily. After a few minutes her sobs subsided and she grew quiet. Andy looked down in her pain stricken face and all aspects of finding out what had happened to her diminished with the storms in her blue eyes. "Please." She pleaded. Understanding passed between them for the first time since that day in his house when she first spoke to him. She was as earth shattering then as she is now he thought to himself. They stayed in each other's arms for a few minutes more before Andy broke the spell. "You know if we don't get a move on you won't make it back in time for that date of yours. Not that I would mind in the least but if I were your date I certainly would not want to miss out. He smiled down into her beautiful tear streaked face full of gratitude at his compliment. Jordan pulled a tissue out of her handbag and dabbed at her eyes. Andy stood smiling above her with his hand stretched out for her to take. She looked into his beautiful hazel eyes, smiled warmly and took his waiting hand. "Thank you." She told him with all the sincerity she felt. He picked up her shoes and carried them for her as they started down the beach again toward his house once more.