James hugged her tight, "God I don't even know what to say to you." James held her there for a moment and then let her go, Hope was on top of him that moment licking his face and whimpering, "Hey I'm okay girl...I'm fine." James eyes had become a little bit duller their normal electric blue was now somewhat gray, "Nessie...Jacob was my little brother..." James breathed in deep to keep himself from crying, "God you have been so kind to me...to go so far as to promise..." James swallowed back tears, "Thank you Nessie...Thank you for being my friend."