"Hey, I'm a nature lover! I love it away from me." Damn it, how did Holden do that? Touch him, smile so easily, not be a bitter jerk like he should be. God, why wasn't he angry? He was just always... lovely. Fuck him.

"I'm good." Gideon told Holden, though he was eager for his dad to finish work. Even so, his dad had worked out the best way to appease his son - Disney movies and a fun snack until he was done. He ate more of his chocolate bar and looked at Holden, a happy smile on his face. "We meet a puppy today! Did you tell the patient?"