"Yeah. Yeah, it really does," He said with a sigh, too focused on the photo to notice Apollo glancing around. But when he continued, Alex frowned, finally turning his attention back to the other man.

His face twisted into something of pure sympathy. Apollo hadn't mentioned a husband before, but it made instant sense. Apollo seemed like the type to find one person and bond for life.

He hoped Apollo was a better husband than he'd ever been.

"... They really are tryin' to hurt us," He murmured, empathetically. "Is it... Is it a good thing, or a bad thing...?"