He laughs, "I'm glad, I don't think a shovel talk would go that well." And Billy can handle himself. Not that he thinks Soldier would ever purposefully hurt him.
"Soldier," Billy says with a flush, nodding and pushing to his feet. He'll settle on what their label is later. "I'm sorry I wasn't...exactly what you were hoping for."
Tommy reaches out to grip Billy's arm and squeeze it in what he hopes is a comforting way.
"You're family. You're always what I was hoping for. Whether you agree with me or not, whether you can solve my problems or not, you are always what I am hoping for."
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"If you're happy I approve. Just know I can't shovel talk this one. If he breaks your heart you gotta break him on your own."
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"Anyway," he says, sighing dramatically. "I should let you get back to your... whatever you call him."
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Tommy reaches out to grip Billy's arm and squeeze it in what he hopes is a comforting way.
"You're family. You're always what I was hoping for. Whether you agree with me or not, whether you can solve my problems or not, you are always what I am hoping for."
Shit. Gotta be vulnerable here.
"I always miss you too."