A lie, he could tell she was denying or hiding something. But rather than prod her more he simply nodded and replied, "I know, hell I know you're stronger than me, that much is certain." He grinned at her and added, "But you know if something did bother you or hurt you, you know you could tell me right? I mean I don't want anything bad to happen to you, I care for you way too much for that to happen."

The cowboy sighed, after all he was still in shock from what had happened to him, but he got what was off his chest. He had a feeling, that Selphie needed to let go what was on hers. He just waited, looking at her as he said, "I'll always be here with you Selphie, if you ever need me," then hugged her again kissing her on the cheek.