Connor just sat there, holding Cutter close once he returned the embrace. After a while he slowly loosened his hold and looked at Cutter, his eyes going to brand scar on his shoulder. Without a word, he reached out and gently ran his fingers over the scar. He then looked up at Cutter.

"You are more than this Nick" he said softly, fingers still on the scar. "This is not all you are" he said, having an idea what might be on Cutter's mind.