His hands shook as he tried to undo it but he twisted his body in such a way so that Anthony couldn't turn the cap for him. He wasn't an invalid.

"Fine. Next time I won't help. Next time I'll sit back and watch the both of you suffer. I'm sorry for ruining your perfect life. Add it to the list. Fuck." The bottle spilled out of his hands and went sliding across the floor. Alec slid down to the floor to get them and then closed his eyes as a wave of darkness washed over him.

"You never needed to fit in, you shit. You've always been fine just how you are. Always been loved just how you are." He turned his head up and tried to focus on Anthony-- and maybe they were in a tunnel because things had gone dim. "Just be happy."