[ The soft touches, the warmth of having Anna there, it's all things that he needs. He wouldn't have reached out, not while Nate is dealing with all he is, but he realizes in that moment he truly needs it more than he had realized. ]

We don't know how long Nick will be gone. [ He can't think about what happens if he doesn't come back. ] Has anyone checked with who he's contacted to? Make sure he's showing as still contracted? I mean, just to make sure?