It takes times for his breathing to sound more even, for it to slow down. He sinks under Anthony's warm touch - not pulling away this time, but nearly going boneless.

Gabriel thought he was past this. It's been ages since a hard nightmare hit him, one that felt this real.

Breathe, breathe. Just breathe.

He feels the digging urge to escape, but as physical symptoms of his panic fade, he can't move is legs.