“Do you know what I see when I look at you?” he said. “I see a boy who used to hold me at night so that I wouldn’t be afraid of the monsters, so that I wouldn’t have to face them alone. I see someone who was abused by a small man with bad ideals, and is suffering greatly from that abuse. I see a man who wants to be himself, but doesn’t know who that is and is terrified of what he’ll find when he figures it out. You don’t need to be afraid, Gavin. But even if you are, I’ll be right here by your side. You don’t have to face this alone. I’m right here, and I won’t ever let anything or anyone hurt
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