He opened his eyes and pulled away for a second, just leaving a small space of air between them, but still holding onto her. Jude could hear her worry and feel it in her breath.

"Max will be okay, Lucy. I can't promise you, but I can tell you with confidence... Max won't leave us. He cant." He kissed her gently on the forehead and closed his eyes again, continuing with the swaying motion of their bodies.