I had a feeling you hadn't which is why I felt the need to point it out.

And if things progress? [Because he knows about William, his wife his daughter. They had spoken of such things briefly once when Alan had first been diagnosed with the Thorns and he'd broken down in front of William spilling out every hurt from when he'd been human why he had done what he had to make him a reaper. And William had briefly and vaguely told him of his own losses.]

With all due respect, Senior Spears, I think... both of you deserve to have a connection, someone to care for you that you're close to and I think... should you feel the desire to test deeper waters you should be open to it. So don't lock the doors you've shut.