Hunter scrunched his face up, conflicted. "I know. You're right. I was trying to hold onto a sliver of delusion here that maybe they wouldn't need to find out right away, but the last thing that would do Justin any good would be to find out secondhand. He's a really strong kid when he has to be. He intercepted Cas with a gun to her head and talked her down. That's not child's play. Some people out there wouldn't know how to help anyone else if they have their own mental issues. He knew something wasn't right with her, and he just acted. This is a kid who has had multiple attempts himself. You know that, you saw him in the middle of an episode. But almost-suicide is very different to completion. I don't know if he's ever known someone directly who has taken their own life. Only known of them with his charity work."

He lifted his head from her shoulder and softly cupped her cheek so he could pull her close for a kiss. "Your PJs are cute, you know. A tiny hint of light in an otherwise fucking awful day. I don't think you realise how you have that effect on people. And trust me, I have it direct from the horse's mouth how much you have meant to Zoran over the years. He and I have been talking a lot lately. Mostly, he's been giving me the third degree about my intentions. And the fourth, fifth and sixth degree while he's at it. I'm mincemeat if I hurt you."