With the playing stopped, Connor sat down on the bench next to Cutter and pulled him close. "I love you more than anyone... or anything Nick" he said softly as he leaned closer and kissed him softly, tenderly, lovingly, arms wrapping around him in an almost protective hug. He knew what a big thing this was for Cutter, playing again, and right then and there Connor knew he would never let Helen take that away from Cutter again.