When we hold each other, in the darkness, it does NOT make the darkness go away. The bad things, the monsters (yes, there are monsters), are still out there. The nightmares are still there. When we hold each other, we feel…not safe, but better. “It is all right.” we tell each other. “I am here” I love you.” and we lie, “I will never leave you.” However, for just a moment, the darkness does not seem so bad. When we hold each other.