Ben's face remained calm, impassive perhaps. But his mind was racing. This was not the same Brandon he had known only a few weeks ago. That man had been depressed, confused, anxious. He was a man in pain, looking for... trust he could... trust.
Ben clenched his jaw, forcing himself to keep his eyes focused on the man across from him. The one he had betrayed, and he realized how much damage he may have left in his wake.
"And when he comes around, you aren't there anymore?"