"They did this to you!" Gabe had pivoted and turned in an instant, taking a few steps towards Niles, looking as if, for a moment, he was going to take his aggression out on Niles instead of the men.

"The only reason Nolan's even law keeper is because he's fucking Amanda. We both know it!" Hands clamp down on the other's shoulders, squeezing. Reassuring. His gaze softens, licking his lips. Eager or apologetic, it's hard to tell. "He's going to take pity on them and release them. If you don't do something, they're going to walk. Get a slap on the wrist for reminding you of all of the things that happened, how piss got into all that glass in your hand and left it infected. You don't need that. We need to do something, Niles."