Ryan nodded and put an arm around Cutter in a firm side hug for a minute. "And that's all anyone can ask of you. You'll make the choice that is right for you, and for Connor. I have no doubt about that."

And then Ryan let go and sat back against the couch a bit. "So, this is a really nice place ya got for yourself here" he said with a small grin. Yes he was terrible at trying to change the subject to something a little less depressing. Tactfulness was never his strong suit. Was that going to stop him? No, no it was not.