[He nods, blinking back an entire waterfall as e looks back at her. For the first time since they've met, his voice grows quiet and small - ]

It's - it's - Alex is in love with the old me, and I'm turning into someone that I know she's struggling to love. Hell, I'm struggling, and -

[He coughs, rubbing his eyes with a newfound hatred. Whatever strength he has is gone now.]