Derek rolled his eyes, his fingers gentle on her chin and cheek. "You're not a novelty. You're...a gift," he said, sighing heavily. "It's my fault that you haven't felt more...appreciated. I didn't want to make you uncomfortable," he added, reluctantly. Admitting that he cared for Allison beyond the bedroom was something that he was still struggling with himself. He'd thought he'd have more time, but of course Scott had changed things.