Cont. from @thetroublewithhim || Nigel and Ezra (x)
What could he even say to that? How could he respond to the comment that he knew was entirely true? He knew that he could have handled it better at the time, but in reality, he was barely keeping it together. He had been expected to stay tough, show no fear or concern. There was an expectation of him that he had to put on a facade for the town, but this situation made Nigel realise that he was not capable of that. He was weak, and while he would reassure anyone else that weakness was nothing to be ashamed of, when it came to himself, he couldn't do it.
"I, uh... I've been sleeping in my truck." he admitted, not entirely wanting to be honest, but he knew that after so long, he owed Ezras the truth. "I just couldn't face anyone. I just started driving, don't know where, but I just couldn't be here... That's no excuse." Swallowing against the lump in his throat, he glanced over towards his partner.
