[ Michael shakes his head. That wasn't what he wanted. He squeezes Nick's hand, and pulls it over to rest between both of his. ]
No. I was just trying to make this a place you didn't wanna run away from when things got hard.
[ He takes a breath, and then deliberately shifts closer to Nick, so that their legs are touching. ]
Listen. I was mad at you about how you kept William a secret. You shouldn't have done that, it means I can't keep you safe. But that doesn't...mean that I don't want to be around you or that I don't care about you anymore. None of that's true.
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No. I was just trying to make this a place you didn't wanna run away from when things got hard.
[ He takes a breath, and then deliberately shifts closer to Nick, so that their legs are touching. ]
Listen. I was mad at you about how you kept William a secret. You shouldn't have done that, it means I can't keep you safe. But that doesn't...mean that I don't want to be around you or that I don't care about you anymore. None of that's true.
I'm sorry I made you think it.