***************************************Lincoln***************************************** "I dont want to hide anymore," She says as she sits up straighter, "Im tired of hiding. I came here to start fresh and make a new life for myself, and you have helped me every step of the way. I know im not wholly healed, or my traumatic past won't show itself, but I know I need to start making an effort. No, I dont think I could do it alone, but having you next to me may give me the strength to take the next step," Pride filled my chest at her words. A smile stretched across my face, "I would do anything to help you. I would be more than willing to allow you to use me in any way you deem necessary," Her cheeks turn a light shade of pink as she looks at her hands, fingers ringing back and forth,