There are missing pieces, Neil recognizes, from the expression and the words. Things that he will likely never understand because he is a step removed from this bullshit. Because honestly, sex is sex, and this is all the same type of historical shit drama that caused the world to light up in flames.

But the question remains. Neil raises an eyebrow in suspicion. "You want to break up because my dad hates our relationship?" he asks. "Seriously?"