Bod shifted Dorian in his arms so that hug would be a little easier. He got both of his arms around the boy and squeezed as tight as he dared. He still couldn't bring himself to look at Kate right now, not while she was wearing someone else's shirt. That was just...too much for him.

"I love you too," he said, nodding. "And I'm doing my best at being happy. I'm trying."