Steve rolls his eyes at that, but he doesn't really mean it. "If you can fit us into your busy schedule, sure, pal."

Lark is a busy guy. But Steve has never doubted that he would make time for him. Steve has been hesitant to ask. He has wanted to keep to himself. But he has never doubted that Lark would make the time, if Steve had only tried.

"I think B would like it, too. He's - lost a lot of people, and he's like you." He needs them, more than Steve ever will.