I told you. I have to keep you safe. There's - something big going on around here. I'm trying to get to the bottom of it. A lot of people could get hurt if I don't, including the person at the middle of it.

I have to keep it discreet. I'm not trying to play hero, but there's plenty of good reasons for it.

[his voice softens, wishing he could be there to cup tim's face and stroke at his cheeks or press their foreheads together.]

I'm not giving up on us. I just can't do it all right now.

I'm sorry.