In all fairness he would have stayed if he could. He would have stayed with her until they were grey haired and hobbling around. He didn't have a choice though. He looked at situations like that differently than some. He couldn't let her die or let her family die because of that tear. He couldn't let it happen knowing that he could have done something. That was exactly why he had told her back when he had his powers that he could take her to the Doctor. She had to know.

His hand still rubbed his cheek slowly. He eyed her from his spot. He didn't want to approach. He didn't want her to slap him again. That was extremely unpleasant the first time. As far as he knew she could still be very upset and pop him once more.

"Yes. I promise. I won't." It hurt too much the first time. It was terrifying standing in front of that tear and thinking he wouldn't be seeing her again ever. He didn't know if he could do it again.