I'm still Standing Part 2

Mrs. Dabney turned and smiled at Ariana. "Alright sweetie let's look you -?! I'm gonna go kill him!" Mrs. Hadley hissed as all her hair stood on end. Half of Ariana's face was red and swollen but what set Mrs. Dabney off was the giant, silent tears spilling from Ariana's eyes. "No, please don't leave!" Ariana pleaded as she grabbed Mrs. Dabney's arm. "Please, just lend me your shoulder for just a minute. I promise I will feel better afterwards." Ariana said as she gently placed her forehead against Mrs. Dabney's shoulder. Mrs. Dabney's wild cat mode started to settle down. With a small sigh she stroked the back of Ariana's hair. Ariana silently wept as she burned the moment her and Mrs. Dabney had into her heart.