He's been alone for so many years of his life. Even when he had Max and Isobel, he felt alone, because they had a happy family, and he had the group homes and the loneliness. Now, he has Caleb and Alex, they have Luke, and he has friends.

He's not alone.

And it's the strangest thing to get used to it. He drags a word, barely whispered, but spoken. "Thanks."