He nodded against Jake's forehead. He was all right, he just. Had very nearly lost someone he didn't quite realize the personal importance of. He'd always known Jake was his best friend, he'd always known he was pretty much solidly in love with the guy. But almost losing him like he had shook the foundation of his person in a way nothing ever had before.

And then there was the fact that he'd confessed, and Jake was cool with it, even returned the sentiment.

His brain was so fried like an egg. He wilted a little into the contact.

"Exhausted, but fine. Alive." In love.