That was what Patrick was getting at and he nodded to let Nicholas know. "And there are places you can go and people you can talk to to get past this and make sure it never happens again." Patrick was sure Nicholas had only done this once, but he felt it important to check now. "It hasn't happened before, correct?"
"No! No, never, and I am willing to do whatever I can to make sure it doesn't happen again. Patrick, I'm so sorry!"
Patrick moved forward so he could set both his hands on Nicholas' knees. "Nicholas, you don't have to apologise to me."
"I've sent Sia a few messages saying how sorry I am, but I don't want to bother her. Not after-" He shook his head. "I crossed so many lines I never believed I would and it's so disappointing."