Captain turned and paused between two huge trees, canted his head. “The part of this where you aren’t alone. It’s scary. I hated the feeling of…feeling. I have to depend on Owen? On Ace? On my fucking brother?” He pulled a face and said softer, “On you? I was fine on my own. Owen was fine on his own. Ace was fine on his own. Gunner? Fine on his own. I know you’re fine on your own, Wreck. You can hold on to your stubborn pride as long as you want, but I’m telling you, it’s not as lonely on the other side.”
