"I know you will Suzaku. You always do your best. And I'm certainly not perfect by any means. If you're willing to try, I am too. All I'd ever ask is that you try."

Would it work? Maybe. Did he still feel at a loss? Very much so, but Steve would keep trying because he couldn't just cut Suzaku free. The kid needed someone who'd always be there, always be willing to push and support. Steve could do that.