They couldn't stand any closer to one another. His hand on her shoulder, her hand gently on his arm. They could not see each others' faces, but they pressed their heads together. Her hair shadowed her face, so it was impossible to see her expression, but their posture said they clung to one another. This could be a tender moment of profound love, or the couple had just endured unspeakable tragedy; there was no way to tell which. But one thing remained clear, they experienced it together. They leaned on one another, standing together where one would fall.