Elijah looked down feeling like he'd been punched. What had he done since then that removed such feelings? He wanted Anthony to always feel that way and it had turned so far from it. He nervously reached out and patted his hand carefully, he was worried if he'd take it that Anthony would pull away.

" I am sorry I made you feel otherwise. I want you to feel safe and wanted. I want to provide those things for you and I failed you."