Despite their relationship, and the bond they’ve been developing the last few weeks, it’s still weird for Diego to be fussed over. He’s not used to it - he doubts any of them are - but he’s definitely not used to family visits in the hospital. He’s used to someone else sitting here with him, lecturing him, trying to make him stay put. And, as much as Diego has been trying to ignore the gaping hole in his heart, it all feels like it smacks him in the face as he’s hit with yet another aspect of his life that Patch won’t be in anymore.

He tries to push the thought away, though, tries to ignore the way it gnaws away at him and almost threatens his ability to breathe properly. But thankfully Klaus talks again, and Diego forces himself back to reality. The memories of Eudora is part of the reason why Klaus’s words hit him differently than they normally would and, while he’s almost ready to roll his eyes again, for a moment he finds himself unable to muster up the energy to do so.

“Sorry,” he finally says quietly, his voice as tired and worn as he suddenly feels. “Didn’t mean to worry you.”