Adam listened thoughtfully to all of it, glad that Alec had such a strong drive to be better and to improve upon his upbringing. "I want to be better, too," Adam murmured, though it was difficult to share something so vulnerable and personal with someone else.

"Do you want me to do yours?" he offered, nodding at Alec's hands. He still had the contact where his knee was touching Alec's, but he wanted a reason for their hands to touch again.