Connor watched as Cutter turned, and he still couldn't get any words out. He felt like he had been punched in the gut as the realization hit him. Nick never would walk away so easily if he actually cared about him. If he didn't care, then what was the point of trying to make him stay?

"Nick.... please" he said softly, not even sure if the words were even audible by the time they made it past the lump in his throat.