When Tyler came into the office Ele looked up, ready to ask him to leave, but Tyler shocked her into silence. He picked up her phone and silenced her boss by ripping into the man with just as much gusto as what was given. With her mouth hanging open, Ele watched Tyler hang up and kneel in front of her. With his arms around her, Ele realized she had been holding her breath. Breathing in, she let Tyler hug her, returning the comfort with her own hug. After a moment, Ele sat back and put her still shaking hands in her lap,

"I could lose my job for what you just did,"

She told him, her voice soft and quieter than it had been all day,

"But I kind of don't care. Thank you."

She said with a small, uncertain smile.