Maybe not the cuddle, but we can go out for that warm mug of cocoa. It'll be my treat.

[ he can understand the need to confide in someone. it would take a considerable weight off of his own shoulders if he had that option. unfortunately, the only person who he could confide in isn't here — nor in the best state to have that talk even if he was.

so he's glad that he can at least fill in that role for pete, even if he wouldn't typically be his first pick. ]

And you don't have to apologize. I know we don't always have the... easiest relationship with each other, but I'm here to listen.