"…You always…went to dad…" Chris sucked in another
short, shaky breath. “…Promise…you won’ t go back to
him…” His brow furrowed hard. He’d never been able
to protect her from him, from the essential brainwashing
he’d put them both through. “…Promise, Kate…”
“I… I promise, of course I promise,” Kate sniffled,
rubbing at her nose with her shoulder. “I’ll be here
with you, fighting side by side until the very end…”
Kate let out a wet laugh. She’d rather be with Chris,
than spend any more time with her father. “… Love
you, Christopher…” she added quietly.