Dave ran a slow and almost steady hand through Dylan's hair, pressing a kiss to the top of Dylan's head. But, soon enough, Dave was looking down, pushing up his sleeve and Dave ducked his head in shame. "I'm sorry. So sorry. You're doing this for me and I threw it back into your face but I didn't mean to. It's- I-" Dave shook his head, tired of making excuses and decided, for once, that it would be better to remain silent rather than to blame his failure on others.
"I know, I know. I'm here now, though. I can't take it away from you but I can stay with you. Hold you through the pain."