I just . . . I just want everyone to be happy dammit! I want you all to be safe and happy and I don't know what the hell to do to make that happen here! And I know Setsuna's not a baby! I just . . . He's been through so much Billy. I know you know what I mean. How can I not want to protect him?


[Steve wasn't much better. He wanted to have his hands on Billy, to be able to offer at least physical comfort. For them both. Not that it would help . . .]


Billy. I'm so sorry . . .