Emerson looked up at him, his eyes a bit watery. He'd hoped that was the case; he never wanted to take away any part of who Reed was before they were together, because they were a part of who Reed was. He just wanted to be a part of that, too. He blinked, and two tears slid down the sides of his face. This conversation was one he wished they could have under better circumstances, but that didn't mean Reed's words meant any less.
"I am..?" He used his good hand to reach up and cup the side of Reed's face.