Ryan POV: I parked the car and got out before Elena could open her door so that I could open it for her. My mind went back to her standing out in the cold with her baby, and my heart panged with pain. "Thank you," she said shyly, unable to meet my eyes, her one hand on Mason's head, and the other on his little bum, she was trying to hold him securely as she struggled to shift out of the car. "I can hold him," I offered, and her cheeks burned red, "uh- Well-" She fumbled, her eyes darting from side to side, she still couldn't meet my eyes, I placed my hand on top of hers, "please let me help you Elena..." Her hands were warm and soft, distracted by the feeling of her skin and warmth, I allowed my hand to linger on hers until my mother cleared her throat, "I'll go inside and start the fire

