[Hank’s smile wavers a little at that — at Connor offering to do all these things again — but he nods. Tries to keep the smile on his face.]
Sure, Con. If you’re up for it.
[Maybe it’ll be good for Connor. Get away from the mess, away from Hank.
It’ll give Hank time to collect himself, too. He knows he isn’t being what Connor needs right now; unlike before, he can at least acknowledge that.
But it doesn’t make things easier. Again, he wishes he knew what Connor needed. There aren’t magical words here, though. Hank just needs to be patient. Supportive.
He’s trying, but his self-loathing keeps rearing its ugly head.]
We’ll get you some real clothes sometime, too. [Hank accepts the bundle of soiled garments.] I’m sorry we... sorry I haven’t taken you shopping.
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[Hank’s smile wavers a little at that — at Connor offering to do all these things again — but he nods. Tries to keep the smile on his face.]
Sure, Con. If you’re up for it.
[Maybe it’ll be good for Connor. Get away from the mess, away from Hank.
It’ll give Hank time to collect himself, too. He knows he isn’t being what Connor needs right now; unlike before, he can at least acknowledge that.
But it doesn’t make things easier. Again, he wishes he knew what Connor needed. There aren’t magical words here, though. Hank just needs to be patient. Supportive.
He’s trying, but his self-loathing keeps rearing its ugly head.]
We’ll get you some real clothes sometime, too. [Hank accepts the bundle of soiled garments.] I’m sorry we... sorry I haven’t taken you shopping.