[He notes the glance from the corner of his eye - it's hard not to keep an eye on Alex, given their latest talk -and steadies Charles with a hand on his shoulder. But he steps to the side, giving Alex the room to step up and help support mom Charles. He doesn't nod to him, or gesture him in (not like he gestured Moira forward on the beach); he knows what it's like, to be desperate to help and be unable to. So he makes sure Alex is able to.]
Have I mentioned lately that you're very lucky, Charles?
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momCharles. He doesn't nod to him, or gesture him in (not like he gestured Moira forward on the beach); he knows what it's like, to be desperate to help and be unable to. So he makes sure Alex is able to.]Have I mentioned lately that you're very lucky, Charles?