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Chapter 31

“Please,” Colby got out, sounding fairly stunned. “I mean, yes, sir. I mean we’re not humoring you. Oh God. Sorry, sir.”

“Oh, do stop that. Are you feeling a bit better, then?”

This time Colby just nodded. Jason squeezed his fingers a fraction.

“Good. That was quite courageous of you, if you don’t mind me saying so. It was magnificent to watch; I hope you felt how good it was, in so many of those takes?”

“Yes, I think—it’s—that was—” Colby’s chin trembled; his voice trembled, castle portcullis not secured. He was trying to tie those defenses together with fraying ropes; Jason could see it. The ropes weren’t holding. “And you were—you’re incredible, sir—”

“Oh, darling boy.” Sir Laurence held out both hands, and waited for Colby to come to him. Those faded blue eyes twinkled with compassion. “And it’s Laurie, please. Certainly after that.”