Jake Randolph in "The Naked Beat" Pt. 149

I saw Jeffrey's body slump over and begin shaking and I knew he'd broken down crying. I walked over to him and put my arm around his shoulders.

"I'm not going to get through this, Jake," he said as he sobbed.

"Yes you are," I reassured him. "You are going to get through it. I'm here, Rebecca's here, and we're going to help you. You're not in this alone, Jeffrey."

He straightened himself up as I pulled my handkerchief from my jacket pocket and handed it to him.

"Thank you, Jake," he said softly.

I smiled and patted his shoulder...