Remington wrapped his arm around Nathaniel, feeling protective of the kid. Neither of them had anyone else right now, and Nathaniel was scared and in pain. He needed to be comforted, regardless how uncomfortable that made Remington. He really wasn't big on tender affection.
"You can, and you will. If there's no other choice, you have to go back without me. Candi would want it." She'd understand. Wouldn't she?