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Waiting any longer makes it harder.

Makes what harder?

Hey buddy. I'm just talkin about going back to work.

Looking forward to it? [Smiles]

Can I be honest with ya?

Of course. Honesty is always best. [Smiles softly.]

That's right Ethan. *Pauses* I'm a little scared about going back to the lab.

Because of what happened?

Yeah. *Nods* Can you keep that between us, pal?

Of course I will. I'm kinda scared of it too.

You scared something will happen to me?

[He just nodded and looked up at him sadly] Yes.

*sees the sadness and pulls him in under his arm for a tight hug*

[He just hugs him back tightly and sniffles] I don't want anything happening to you again.

Hey..*pulls him back to look at him*.. you got my word I'll play it extra safe. Remember what I told ya about a mans word?

I remember Dad. [He smiled a little then.]