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Philippe held Reese's stare with courage, and he waa quite relieved when at least Reese would allow for his help. He took it put it around his shoulder while scooping in behind his back and his knees, then lifted him out of the car with a light grunt. Reese had been much heavier now. He took the stairs and got into their home. "Could you please open yhe door?" He asked in front of their bedroom, breaking th3 awkward silence between them. Part of him was still too proud to admit hsi fault, but another part of him was dying with the rejection he experienced from Reese. He placed him on the bed and hesitated. He steeled himself and gathered his courage. Ruffling his hair, he bent down to kiss Reese on his forehead and muttered. "I love you... and I am sorry." He fled the room quick then, not dare to hear the response from his love.