hear that,’ Cole says, nodding. ‘I hear that, Wallace.’ ‘And, uhm, I just, yeah, I’m going through it, working the steps of grief, you know?’ ‘That’s so important.’ Cole touches his arm. ‘I’m so glad you aren’t just internalising things.’ ‘Thanks,’ Wallace says, letting the edge of an emotion he doesn’t feel rise in his voice. ‘It’s been really helpful to have people in my life who really get me.’ ‘We all love you, Wallace,’ Cole says, smiling. He pulls Wallace in for a hug. ‘We all want you to be happy.’
