Hushed Willows by the color tv glow

There was no third sob, as it turned out crying was just as exhausting as anything else and Spur simply didn't have the energy to spare for it. She made a breathy sound when her father gathered her in his arms and placed a comforting kiss on her head. She still felt horrible for ruining this moment, even wincing ever so slightly at Mordecai's apology.

"It's okay..." she said uselessly, cuddling closer to him and ignoring the painful twinge in her gut, which was accompanied by an absolutely savage growl that seemed to go on forever.