Chris spares one brief, poisonous glance for Erin -- Chris is going to remember this. But then all their focus shifts to Erik, with that touch and the tremble they can feel from him.

Chris lays one hand on Erik's cheek, and leans down to press a kiss to his forehead.

"I'm here, my love."

There is more that they would like to say, but aside from the reassuring touches, that is the most important part.