The disconnect worsens, leaving Neil to wonder why the question sits uncomfortably in his chest. He glances away to a nearby wall before looking back at Alex. "I know I told you--" On that one night, outside the Republic of Dave. "--that I can't trust you." That Alex couldn't gain Neil's trust if even James Park could not.

It's denial, plain and simple. "I didn't understand at the time that it was changing." That they were changing. "And when I saw you on that pier, I knew I could trust you. As shitty as that sounds." Neil trails off, going silent.