[ Well, at least Ezra's support is nice. He can believe isn't judging him.

At least if he also felt it, maybe Elijah doesn't have to put his feelings into words so much. You'd think a genius like him would have a little more control, but he's being honest and that's... honestly very hard for him. Ezra understands. ]

I just... It was completely one-sided. I wanted to impress her. And she was so vital to me.

[ He closes his eyes, taking a breath. It's hard for him -- he knows Gavin got his wish with Hank but Elijah was never going to actually attempt to be in a relationship with Amanda. ]

I don't think I realized until she was gone.