[ When his wife needed him most, he was trapped in a jail cell as a result of his own foolish actions. She needed him, she was dying, and absolutely out of her mind with fever, and he wasn't here. He'd known it then, years ago, but it's at the forefront of his mind now and he doesn't know how to fix this. His wife is forced to live through this over and over again, and he's here this time, but he can't fix it even now.
He doesn't speak, not wanting to prolong her delusions, but with his free hand, he does tenderly stroke Claire's hair, trying to coax her to lay back down because he's so worried about her. It's just a memory and they're trapped in it for who knows how long, but he can't help wanting to care for her nonetheless.
When Louise comes back, he hands their baby off to her, and then just immediately wraps his arms around Claire, cradling her close to his chest. ]
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He doesn't speak, not wanting to prolong her delusions, but with his free hand, he does tenderly stroke Claire's hair, trying to coax her to lay back down because he's so worried about her. It's just a memory and they're trapped in it for who knows how long, but he can't help wanting to care for her nonetheless.
When Louise comes back, he hands their baby off to her, and then just immediately wraps his arms around Claire, cradling her close to his chest. ]