Then a full smile spread across Jack’s face before he leaned in & kissed her tenderly. Anna stood on her toes to hug his neck just like Taylor did her.
“I’m sorry Jack, I’m so sorry,” she whispered in his chest now, “I just got so scared.”
“Shh shh it’s ok. I’m sorry too. I shouldn’t have pushed this on you. Shh there’s no need to cry,” Jack whispered softly in her ear, stroking her hair. Anna had always loved the comfort she found in his chest and she took a deep breath.

Jack loved having her in his arms this way. He loved the way she always nuzzled her head right in the center of his chest. He loved her, more than he could express.

“Anna I hope you know how much I love you.”

“I hope it’s somewhere close to how much I love you.” she replied. Jack smiled, but then he took her face in his hands again.
“We’re going to get in more fights, some small, some horribly large, but nothing can hurt the love I have for you. I need you to know that Anna.” Anna nodded & leaned up to kiss him.