Alex listens, then shifts the hand on Neil's thigh to reach for his hand and hold. Something that had started since Vault 7, but a reminder. A reminder that--

"I know we haven't always communicated well. Our personal stuff got in the way and pride and all kinds of stupid stuff... And I gave you a lot of crap for a while, so I understand if you have reservations about talking to me openly. But you can. And I'm saying this because I want to listen to you right now. Tell me what was difficult. And tell me why it was worse to hear that possibility.

"Maybe we can come to some conclusions together."