[ Eyeroll.

He stops walking up the stairs when Eli speaks again, turning around. He's a step ahead of him so he's a little taller than him (for once) and he leans in and gives him a one armed hug. ]

I trust you too. It's all gonna work out. [ He pulls away and rests their foreheads together for a moment. ] I know I don't have to say it but I don't think of you any less or any differently, after all this. Just like you didn't with me.