[He remains thoughtful as he listens, giving her his full attention— it's a straightforward approach, very Kate of her. She's right. They all know full well that none of them get to be defined by their worst selves— they're all more than that. Everyone is.
Slowly, he nods in reply, shifting his weight back in his seat as he gives a sigh of his own.]
Nate...
[It's been a long time now, but he'll never forget. None of them will.]
After everything that happened, I would understand if he still can't find it in himself to forgive me— but being able to talk for real would go a long way. I think all of that would be a start. I just don't want it to seem like...
[He frowns a little, and when he looks across the table at her, there's something searching in his eyes.]
Like I need you to fight my battles for me. Not because of pride, or anything, god knows I'm not about to get hung up on that, but I just— feel like you always do so much for all of us. One of these days, I really need to return the favor.
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Slowly, he nods in reply, shifting his weight back in his seat as he gives a sigh of his own.]
Nate...
[It's been a long time now, but he'll never forget. None of them will.]
After everything that happened, I would understand if he still can't find it in himself to forgive me— but being able to talk for real would go a long way. I think all of that would be a start. I just don't want it to seem like...
[He frowns a little, and when he looks across the table at her, there's something searching in his eyes.]
Like I need you to fight my battles for me. Not because of pride, or anything, god knows I'm not about to get hung up on that, but I just— feel like you always do so much for all of us. One of these days, I really need to return the favor.