I painfully watched as you sat on the floor, curled into a ball, shaking as sobs racked your small frame. There was nothing I could do anymore. All I could do was watch as your beautiful red swollen face continued to become more tear streaked that night. I had already done everything I could. I held you most nights, watching as you cried until you could cry no more then scream until your throat had become so swollen and dry that it could take no more. Even then you still wouldn't sleep. Other night I'd prepare you a warm bath, taking care to make sure you wouldn't try to drown yourself. Tonight was different. Tonight was the night I was weak. For the first time, I cried. Not because I was hurting, but because you were, and I could do nothing about it. I crawled off the bed, and over to you, pulling you into my arms. You were shocked, I could tell. You had never seen me cry. I was always the strong one. I buried my face into your messy hair, and cried. My body shook violently, as the room echoed with me whimpers, crys, and screams. 'No more... Please, no more crying.' I whimpered into your hair. For the first time in a long time, I felt better. My heart felt lighter, even if it was only a little. But at the same time, I felt guilty. Guilty that I was no longer being strong for you. I was letting my emotions run wild, and you were there listening to me, comforting me silently. I don't know how long I cried, but at least you stopped. I finally calmed down, to find you staring up at me, sadness glittering in your eyes. You cupped my face, and smiled softly. 'Let's get some sleep, Beautiful.' You whispered, your voice hoarse and scratchy from crying and screaming. I nodded and carefully picked you up, carefully carrying you over to the bed, and placing you underneath the covers. I climbed in next to you, turning over so I could see your gorgeous face. I lightly whimpered, my bottom lip trembling. You placed a light loving kiss on my lips, assuring me, everything would be okay. That night we both slept soundly, peacefully. There was no pain, no worries. And for the first time in many nights, We were happy...