You know what?
No.
I’m NOT going to let her falter. She means so much to me that that would be awful. I love that bitch. She’s mine, and she’s NOT getting away!
Part of why I protect her is because it also drives others away from her. My influence on her scares them off and shoos them away, if only subconsciously.
So, I should keep it going, yes?
And if I get a double or two (or three, or four) caught up in the mix, then so be it.