[He just holds onto her, a careful firm embrace with one arm while he grips onto her hand with the other.]
You're a sweetheart, Tiff. I'm sorry that shit happened to you.
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[He just holds onto her, a careful firm embrace with one arm while he grips onto her hand with the other.]
You're a sweetheart, Tiff. I'm sorry that shit happened to you.