Rachel... I-- I can't. I can't talk about it, about what he--

[He broke off, looking down at his hands even though she was trying to look at him in the eye. Nope. Head down. Filled with shame.]

I can't leave you. I can't, okay? You mean too much and I won't lose you again. And I know that's stupid and male bullshit and I should trust you as much, but it's not you I don't trust. It's him. He's... there's extenuating circumstances, okay? And he would hurt you. He would hurt you so badly just because of me and I can't--

[He turned so he could wrap his arms around her, rest his heat against her chest and just hold her, eyes closed to let him listen to the sound of her heart beating.]

I can't lose you.