It really wasn't a friendship, was it? Even now Alec was keenly aware that he was doing Fell a favor by letting him fuss. He didn't know how to end it really. He didn't think he should let it go on. So long as Fell was with Anthony it would be present and Alec hoped they remained together for a good long while.

He nodded to Elliott when he left, and then when they were alone.

"You deserve better than this."

Because it was true.