After a deep breath, he reached down and hauled her up over his shoulder.

After a deep breath, she turned and walked back down.

After a long look and a quick breath, he put it away.

After a deep breath, she turned to face the older woman.

After a deep breath, she pulled her hand free and stood.

Then, after a calming breath, she turned to face the door.

After a deep breath, she looked down at their joined hands.

"I was ready to help her," she said after a long breath.

After a long breath he took a small box out of his pocket.

After a deep breath she gave him a steady look.