[Billy had almost forgotten what it was like to be able to read Teddy. This is a Teddy he knows. He can practically see his mind working- he sees the shift and he frowns. He doesn't want to hurt this Teddy. That breaks his heart.
He reaches forward laying his hand on Teddy's arm. Touching him for the first time.]
Don't do that, Tee. Don't start thinking about how you can change yourself for me. I've never wanted to you be anyone but exactly who you are. You know that. A lot has happened- and I can't go back to being who you know me as. But that doesn't mean I don't love you.
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He reaches forward laying his hand on Teddy's arm. Touching him for the first time.]
Don't do that, Tee. Don't start thinking about how you can change yourself for me. I've never wanted to you be anyone but exactly who you are. You know that. A lot has happened- and I can't go back to being who you know me as. But that doesn't mean I don't love you.