Gabe spins around again as soon as those arms are on his shoulders. Curls up to the other, burying his face in Niles' neck. Arms wrap around him tightly. A forlorn lover afraid of someone cheating.

A sickness clinging to a body.

"Promise me," He says. "Promise me and I'll do everything I can to help you, but Niles, I'm not leaving. I'll never leave you and you can't ever leave me, alright? After..."

He trails off. Wipes his tears on the back of his hand, still hugging Niles. Still trying to struggle on what to focus on. "Amanda doesn't know you like I do."