There would be a lot, a lot of guilt, self-flagellation, trying to insist Sam stay away from him, he’s clearly too dangerous, and so much drinking.
All the drinks.

It wouldn’t be a happy AU.
There would be a lot, a lot of guilt, self-flagellation, trying to insist Sam stay away from him, he’s clearly too dangerous, and so much drinking.
All the drinks.

It wouldn’t be a happy AU.

“He keeps saying that, but it’s harder than it sounds, y’know? He spent years on his own, and I want to do right by him, but here I am startling the guy constantly. It’s hard to not feel guilty when he jumps at a door slamming in the distance, and ever since I got him away from those people, he’s been extra fidgety, even when it’s just me around. If I’d been there the way I’m supposed to be, he wouldn’t have to deal with any of that… That’s on me.”