Mind the Gap

He values Nathan, who provides him comfort regardless of his nature, yet he pushes him away coldly to shield him from a particular incident. Fast forward nine years, Alex comes across Nathan again as a witness in a case he has been assigned to... Alex attempts to extend a long-overdue apology, but Nathan firmly sets boundaries. At the same time, Alex grapples with hormonal fluctuations due to the effects of the inhibitors, and Nathan notices this. In spite of his frigid attitude, Nathan offers assistance. The bond that initially lacked emotion begins to waver once more.