You say that like there’s something for me to be afraid of...

[ But Alex had never felt that way with Linden, still didn’t. She felt the same with M, but...there was an intensity she was finding that they both had. ]

I’ll be there too. For both of you.

[ In case...she’s not sure. But M wanted her there, and she also wanted to make sure things went as smoothly as possible. ]

I know it’s...asking for a lot. But he doesn’t want to keep going this way...and I don’t think you do too.