I'll fly with you.

"Shh, it's okay. I'm here."

"I'm not leaving you, [name]."

"You're not alone, I promise."

"You didn't do anything wrong. There's nothing to apologize for."

"C'mere, let me hold you-"

"Sure, we can snuggle if it will make you feel better."

"Here, hold my hand."

"This is gonna hurt like a bitch, but I have to stitch up that wound."

"Show me where it hurts."

"I know you're hurt, [name]."

"Let me take care of it, alright? You need to rest."

"I'm here to take care of you, [name]."

"There's no shame in crying. I promise."

"Let me take care of things for once, alright?"

happy pride, here's some erotic doodlin <3

Ends up drinking at a bar and getting close to Sam Seaborn. Sam is new to the area at the time and very closeted. Mitch is openly bisexual but not trans.

Sam invites Mitch over to his place a day later but mostly to help him unpack but one things leads to another and Mitch kisses Sam. Sam doesn't know how to feel but Mitch can tell he isn't ready for anything else and leaves but not before saying he hopes they can still be friends.

Sam doesn't call back for a few weeks and only calls because he needs insight into some tax laws and Leo encourages him to reach out. (Probably because Sam messed up some how and needs to fix it)

At first it is all shop talk and Mitch is very kind about the whole thing. The call ends with Mitch asking if this means they are still friends. Sam is quiet before saying that they are.

Pilot starts with Sam sleeping with Mitch. Still no idea he is trans, just stunned by the delight of being with a guy for the first time.