[ He sighs softly, leaning into that touch. He doesn't try and hide the brightness of his eyes, the concern for Nate, for all of them. ]

I just wanted to make sure. Because I sometimes don't know what to do for him but to be there. It never feels like enough.

[ He doesn't often admit these things but he feels right now that they all need to be open. For Nate's sake, and their own.

His hand covers hers, moving it to the side slightly, pressing a soft kiss to the center of her palm. ]

I just always want to do everything I can for you guys. I want to do what I can to help him. Ever since last year... I know things have been rough for him.

[ He remembers being there for him that night he had gotten so wasted in the theatre, how things were after Nick Scratch had vanished. ]

I just don't know what to do.