Connor felt his heart sink and his stomach churn. He knew what Cutter meant, yet he couldn't bring himself to believe it.

"You... you don't mean that Nick...." he said trying to keep his voice from cracking. "You.. just need some time, to rest, adjust... we...."

Connor trailed off as he looked at Cutter, the look on is face killing any hope he had that it was just Cutter over-reacting. Connor bit his lip as he fought back the tears he felt forming.