[CW: references to child abuse]

Anthony was mostly just terrified of fucking up his kids like his parents had him. "Yeah, I'd know about that," he said, fidgeting with the bandage on his hand. Maybe if he were in an actually stable situation he would consider adopting a kid or whatever, but that will never happen. He sighed contentedly as Elijah spoke again, and tried to push all those memories away again. "you're too kind, Elijah. But if you want to help, then I won't stop you."