"No." It comes out quick, correcting Liam before he can come to any conclusions. He's proud of this--eerily proud, and it shows on his face. He smiles, wide, crow's feet around his eyes more pronounced, dimples surfacing.

He can't help himself--he grabs Liam by the upper shoulders, squeezing tightly, and nods.

"I did it. To two people, I did it." His smile only widens as he steps forward again, body close against Liam. Liam will be happy to hear that, he's sure of it. "I didn't think--I mean, you've got all the pills in the world. That's why I knew it would be okay if I came back early, and then the more I thought about it, the more I want to do what you do but to Tim."