"We both messed up and made bad choices" Stephen said simply. "But I don't put the blame on either of us for it ultimately ending. That was Helen. She never handled rejection well... and if she couldn't have us to herself, she seemed determined to make sure what we had didn't last either." Stephen gave a small dry laugh and shook his head. "Typical Helen, twisting and manipulating to get her way in the end. I'm just sorry it too me till that very end to realize what had happened." The smile turned a bit wider as Stpehen looked at Cutter. "I'm glad you have Connor here. You shouldn't be alone. Im glad you have someone watching out for you."