"Even if you're never unafraid, I hope I can help you be less afraid, at least about certain things. I hope that I can help bolster your confidence a little, and be the brave man I know you can be."

He leans in and kisses that tearstained cheek, resting a hand against his knee and squeezing lightly. Just wanting to touch him. To be close. "You make me so happy, Alfred. And even happier to know that you're happy, too. Your happiness means everything to me."