[For as much turmoil as they've had for a bit, Dennis will always appreciate that. That Joe has been so patient and kept trying. For him. People he's known for years have done a hell of a lot less.

As Joe opens up to him, trying to level with Dennis, to explain things... he feels his stomach twist. It's... god. He's Simon. He's fucking Simon. He did that to Joe, he did that exact thing to him.]

You're not, you ain't even close. I'm Simon, that's-- fucking hell.

[He told Joe he loved him and then the next morning he snuck out before Joe woke so he wouldn't have to deal with. Anything. Thinking only of himself and not thinking that it could hurt Joe as well. He's been so selfish, so fucking stupidly selfish.]

I ain't trying to hurt you Joe, swear it. I didn't even think... I just...

[God. He's the worst.]