"He does. And he loves you too, Jesse. He's just terrified and traumatised and he deserved so much better so when he's well we'll give that to him." Nicholas hated Jesse's father for so many reasons, but the psychological issues he'd give Jayden were just one of the many unforgivable things.
"Now, when was the last time you ate, hmm? We should get something into you, alright, honey?" Nicholas didn't often use terms of endearment, but when he did, he meant them.