Raphael had already been on edge. He couldn't remember the last time he'd gone so long without enjoying the company of another angel. It had only been a short time since the debacle had started but he was used to interaction, even in the mansion.

And deep down inside, he hated to be alone.

As Gabriel touched him, he shuddered and sobbed into the other angel's shoulder.

"I don't want to Fall!" He wept. "I don't want to be alone but I don't want to Fall..." His frustration and anguish over his perceived betrayal came flooding out. "It's not supposed to be this way and I'm too afraid..."

His voice grew low and soft.

"What if I made an effort? What if I felt something? What if I wanted him to do to me what he has imagined?

What would become of us..."