[...] [That response shouldn't make him feel a sense of relief, but... well. issues.] [Squeezes his hand again, just a touch desperately for that, ducking his head and nodding a little at his words]
Of course you'd say that. It's you. You're... [you're you, and you love so deeply and fully. Even if it breaks your heart, you'd want it - you'd want him.]
I said it before. That child will never see a day where he's not loved completely. Even if... even if it's not the way you envisioned it'd be, you'll know him. And you'll watch him grow and you'll love him. [And he will grow. He will recover, and you'll be there by his side.]
As if it could be any other way. As if you could be the man you are otherwise. As if you wouldn't love him with all your heart.