He clings more than he hugs, holding tight to his partner. They'd always had a limited time, they'd known it, but it isn't until now that it sinks in. He's going to lose Nate. He's going to lose Nate soon.

It's not all right, it won't be fine, and Anders chokes back the argument because he doesn't want to fight. "I... How long? Why didn't you, why didn't you say?" His voice breaks on the last word despite how he's fighting to hold himself together. He can't lose Nate.