Although she didn't know what Herbert had done exactly, it was obvious that it was to rescue her.
"Hmm."
Yunier nodded as well, her voice softening: "He said earlier he wanted to bring you out from the dream; he must have expended a lot of effort."
She paused, giving Teresa a look, and softly said: "Let's not speak anymore, let him sleep for a while."
Teresa softly murmured in agreement, and stopped talking as well.
She and Yunier forgot to let go but still held hands, quietly leaning against Herbert, feeling his steady heartbeat and warm presence.
They nestled quietly beside Herbert, one on each side, like two small animals that had found their refuge.
Teresa could clearly feel the steady rise and fall of Herbert's chest, hearing his powerful heartbeat, which strangely comforted her.
The room fell into complete silence.
The light filtering in from the outside seemed to become much softer.
