[ The way David's eyes flicker for a second behind his lids in a narrowly averted eyeroll proves that yes, the fact that Patrick had meant another gay couple was obvious, but it's the phrase 'love is love' that actually gets a full face twitch from David and reveals what he thinks of that slogan.

Yet the way Patrick scrubs at his own face makes David hold in the many possible comments that bubble up in him on instinct. It's clear this is something that Patrick needs to say and David doesn't want to step on things any harder than he already has.

And he's glad he lets him because moments later, David feels like he's been unexpectedly grabbed by the heart. ]

So, um. One day I want to hear more about your token gay guy? But...

[ It's just one of the many ways that David has overlooked the gaps in their experiences once again. When Patrick finally finds David's eyes, he meets a much softer expression there. ]

If you want to... spend time with new friends? Who are like you? I think that's... great.

[ The adoring smile that follows the adjective he settles on hopefully takes any sting of possible sarcasm out of the long pauses. David just wasn't sure which words he was reaching for that wouldn't sound hokey. Because Patrick's sweet little moment of bravery didn't deserve a hokey response. ]

Also, Jake might 'understand'? [ Though that allowance is accompanied by a look of extreme doubt. ] But that doesn't mean we're ever going to understand Jake.