•  say she can ugly cry while promising you both that she's really ok. (Really).   

• offer your nipples to replace the ones she's lost. 

• tell her she looks “chic” with short hair.

• remember the milestones.

• balance out the (many) cat videos you've sent for distraction.

• say that you haven't forgotten that they are still hurting, even after all the stitches are healed and the bruises are gone.    

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