[ David can feel Patrick's confusion through the bond and even though he doesn't know what to make of it, he winds their fingers together that much tighter and tries his hardest to believe what Patrick is telling him. He knows it's true.

But he also knows he's still missing something. ]

I know.

[ His heart feels like it's going to burst when Patrick runs his finger over David's rings and he forces himself to make the offer, despite all of the unknowns it could introduce into their marriage. ]

I'm just... I'm just saying. If you ever want to step out? Just... talk to me, okay? [ David hasn't wanted anyone since Patrick, but expecting the same isn't realistic, he's realizing. ] It isn't fair that I should be the only... experience you ever have.