[The thing is-- it's not just comfort or consoling. They're not empty words. Teddy meant every word he said. The only thing that ever broke Teddy's heart about Billy is his fear of himself...

Or well, that was the one thing, anyway. There's some new things.]

That's not fair or even likely, Billy... but I know I wouldn't turn either of you away either.

[He gives a wry smile, taking a few steps away.] Yeah, but you did choose, and I was the loser, Billy.

[He gives an quick wave of his own before he turns away and quickens his steps a little. If he doesn't turn back, then it'll probably hurt less.

You know, maybe.

But probably not.] See you around sometime, I'm sure.