11.   He held me for a minute or two, quite tight, kissing and stroking my hair, then we sat down again.

12.   He was stroking her hair, as though to stroke away all the hurt he had inflicted.

13.   Jake continued to stroke her hair.

14.   Gentle fingers stroked her hair, sending helpless shivers across her scalp.

15.   Jake was kissing her now and stroking her hair.

16.   He stroked her hair and kissed her face, then rolled her over to lean over her once more.

17.   Fran struggled briefly, but soon gave up the uneven match, letting herself rest against his chest while he stroked her hair with a surprisingly gentle hand.

18.   Her breath snagged in her throat as he stroked her hair, his mouth brushed her forehead.

19.   For some time the only sound in the room was that of her choking sobs and his comforting murmur as he continued to tenderly stroke her hair.

20.   He stroked her hair, curling the ends with his finger.