He was amazed that Max hadn't even lectured him for being arrested this time or given his usual disapproving look. Michael knew he wasn't happy about Michael's outburst and the fact that he had to pass on whatever Liz was going to ask him. The big brother knew that Michael only acted out for one reason and that was to protect someone he loved and that person was most likely Alex this time.
When Michael returned home he heard the commotion coming from the bedroom and quietly poked his head in to see his boyfriend standing on one leg and fighting with his shirt. The sight broke his heart. Besides in bed, he had never seen Alex without his prosthetic leg. He pushed the fear aside and quietly walked up be hind him, slid his arms around his chest and took over unbuttoning his shirt.
"Shhh," He quietly shoosh into his ear to stiffer any protesting, "Let me..." He knew if he finished that sentence Alex would have doubled his protest.