Chapter Title: (117) Hero-01

They left the sliding glass doors of the airport hand in hand, both of their duffel bags over Aiden's shoulders. The anxiety was starting to creep back into the forefront of her mind now. The last time she checked in with Detective Bryan was an hour ago, and a lot can change in an hour. He seemed relaxed though, when she finally laid eyes on him. He was leaning against his Mazda SUV, his arms crossed around his jacket. The temperature was in the high forties and dropping — Marley and Aiden were bundled up in winter gear themselves. The air was misty, and though the sun had set the airport's bright lights illuminated everything perfectly. Bryan lifted off his car, not appearing at all surprised by Aiden's presence. He did attempt to close the distance to Marley, leaving it open for her to decide. After a few seconds, she felt Aiden's hand loosen around hers. It was enough for her to launch herself into Bryan's comforting embrace while he held her back with just as much love. This man is