[ Erik looks away, feeling ashamed of himself. His own weakness. His failures. All the shortcomings that meant he would never be the man he wanted to be for Charles. ]

When I lost Magda and Nina. I wouldn't have come back if it weren't for you. If I lose you...

[ His throat tightens. That all-consuming rage and grief that he nearly drowned in until once again Charles reached down and pulled him up. ]

I don't know if I will come back.