That was honestly a better reaction than he'd been expecting. Hernando cuddled him close and slid a hand up into his hair. Leaned to kiss his temple.

"It is, baby," Hernando said softly, "It is okay." Ok for him to say it. Ok to have it heard and understood. Ok for him to be having this moment where he needed to hide from it and adjust. All of it. "I am right here and I am yours and this? This is okay."