And Joe was right there, straightening on the step behind him essentially planting his feet to keep steady, and keeping the one hand splayed against Nicky's side for balance, trusting that Booker would be able to keep ahold of at least one of Nicky's hands to stabilize him between them.

"Gravity still works tesoro but let's not test it tonight, please?" He wasn't going to move until he knew Nicky was steady again.