As Haley watched Cooper, he waited,and was then on his feet, stumbling over his paws in his excitement to pounce, laying his front paws on Haley's side, in an attempt to reach an ear and tug on it. 

It would be so easy to simply take, without caring. But she did care, with every fibre of her being, and wanted to be able to give easily, without guilt or shame. But maybe...maybe she could just give them both a little comfort. Without too much hurt. But she feared if she did, she wouldn't be able to hold back. And knew if she did, Michael would hold on and never let go, leaving the wound open still, and festering. 

Sudden anger surged through her. It shocked her, and caused her to rock back on her heels. Why was she punishing herself, for what had happened, for what was beyond her control? What if this was what they wanted, to keep them apart, to break the team? It was quickly followed by horror. Had she played right into the spies hands? Reacting the way she had? Was she that foolish? She would have done anything to make sure Michael was safe. Anything. 

"Michael" she said softly, waited for him to look to her. [i]take the leap. Do it[/i] when he had looked to her, she stepped close, and kissed him softly, tentatively, almost shyly.

Hannah sighed softly, letting Connor pull her back a bit and said softly so she wouldn't be heard, "I just want to know everything's alright. Just a bit longer...." But she turned away, resisting the urge to look back. "Alright, alright"