Says the guy that said his goodbyes and is supposed to be leaving for Oasis. [The plan had always been terrifying and a bit painful but now it was downright unbearable. If Max left, Michael knew he would do everything in his power to go with him. Yes, they had lives here but Max is what keeps him here. He also knew, when Max made up his mind about something there was no stopping him. He was the savior after all, Michael couldn't afford to be that selfish.

He can feel the anxiety, the inkling of doubt creeping around the edges of their connection and in Max's touch, like if he let go, Michael would slip away. He tilts his head into Max's fingers and squeezes his arms around him just as tightly. They probably should head to the shower or at least the bed which they never made it to but separating enough to get up seems like an enormous task.]

I'm scared too. I know you have doubts and I don't blame you. I'm going to prove myself to you, Max, I promise. I'm not saying this is going to be easy but I don't want you to ever have to doubt that I love you. If I have to follow you to another planet, I will. I'm not letting go of you.