I know that. [Billy's tone is a little frustrated, and he grimaces against Teddy's shoulder. He can't help it; Teddy's only saying what he's been telling himself all afternoon. It's not his boyfriend's fault that he's heard the words dozens of times already. Still, it's hard not to be annoyed about it. All this waiting and hoping and in the end this is the result...

He's not unhappy, not exactly. But at the same time, it feels a little like a missed chance.

He doesn't mean to snap, though, so after a weary and exasperated exhale, he tries again.]

I know that's what I have to do, I just... I wish it could be different. I wish she could be different. And that's really not fair to her...

[But hey, this place is all about fairness, right? Ugh...]