[Rosen shuts his eyes tightly against the skin of his palms. He can feel Lance trying to make eye contact and he's not ready. His breath comes in long drags now, burning down his throat, but they don't ever feel like they are reaching his lungs.

Finally he shudders with a particularly large gasp for air and he lets his hands fall away, dropping them into his lap. Staring forward with the numb disorientation that tends to following the aftermath of weeping.

After a moment he turns his head, and though not making direct eye contact, he's gazing steadily at Lance's hands]

I was a coward of a father. [A small nod accompanies that quiet but very much decided statement] I've tried to be less of a coward for my Alphas. Thats...thats why I did what I did when I got arrested.

Danielle [His voice still hitches at her name] She and I...we've been talking. Seeing each other. It hasn't been easy but she's the only one who visits me in the prison. Who r-reassures me that what I know to be true is true. I'm not crazy.

[Lee finally looks Lance in the eye, his own now puffy and bloodshot]

I'm sorry. I shouldn't put this on you. You have more than enough to worry about.