We’ll talk about it, then that’s it. It’s in the past, and it has to stay there.” “I like the sound of that.” “And I need you to talk to me. I know you lied to me earlier, telling me you were fine when you weren’t. I want to help you, Hayden. I want to be there to support you in every way, but it means you need to be honest with me. Please don’t hide your pain from me.” He scrunches up his face in a grimace. “I’m sorry. It’s like a reflex.” “Don’t be sorry, just be honest with me.”
