I saw this earlier, and hadn't gotten back to leave you a comment like I meant to. I love this entire verse, and how much you say without the characters actually speaking it all out loud. I'm in awe of that talent, to let the silence and quiet shout the really big things.

The best part of this chapter (to me anyway) was realizing that Garrett sat up worrying about Jensen all night, but as soon as he reassured himself that Jensen was okay and he didn't have to beat the crap out of Jared, he asked if he had fun. He wants Jensen to be okay so very badly, and to have the things he deserves to have for trying so hard to be brave.

And Jared and his parents are awesome. I don't even have words for how much I love Jensen in this.