[ ashley gave her mom's hand a reassuring squeeze, smiling as much as she could at her, before she transferred helen's hand to her shoulder for stability. ] Lean on me, Mom. I'm not leaving without you.

[ she'd come too far to do that. her eyes washed over her mother's form, taking in the injuries. most looked internal, which she couldn't do anything about, but the cut on her mother's head was fair game. so she took care of that as quickly as possible, making sure it was washed and disinfected, too. once that was done, the kit got packed up again and ashley moved to wrap an arm around her mother's back. ]

Put your arm around my neck. I'll carry you out if I have to. [ and they both knew she would. somehow, ashley magnus would find the strength to get them both out alive. ] Henry and Will are waiting for us. You're gonna be okay.