Today had taken its toll on Alec. Work was hectic and tiring and when he arrived home, he just wanted to relax and doze off on the couch for a while.

He came in and tossed his keys aside, loosening his tie and kicking off his shoes. He sat down on the couch with a dad sigh (trademark pending). But then you came in.

You walk in to find your dad finally home. You've been waiting for him all day. You wrap your arms around yourself timidly and sit down close to him. "Dad, I found a bug in my room and I kept thinking about it and now I feel everything crawling on me.."

Alec instinctively wrapped an arm around you. If this was the worst situation to deal with after a tiring day... he'd take it. He knew about your entomophobia and how bugs managed to invade your room.

He pulled you close, rubbing your arm as if wiping off the bugs. "It's all right.. don't focus on it." He whispered. "I'll help you look for any bugs, all right?"