[For not having much experience, Cater does a good job. Trey leans into that tug, and then much heavier after Cater finishes speaking.]

... yeah, you're probably right.

[What if, what if, what if. Cater's right, it will drive him crazy. It still hurts him deep in his soul to see just how much hurt Riddle was in. And not that long after Cater showed his own pain.

It's a lot to take in... But... Cater has been improving by leaps and bounds. Maybe now Riddle could, too.

After a moment, a hand comes up to rest on the opposite shoulder, giving him a little side-hug.]

Thanks, Cater.

[He looks to him.]

Riddle's going to depend on us more than ever now to make sure he doesn't go too far. Think you're up to the task?