"..Yeah." Steve nods and dips his head low. "Sorry I brought up such a weird topic. I..never told anyone that before." He felt like Matt would understand. He's been understanding about everything else that's come up.

The words are a familiar reminder to Steve. Everything sounds like it did when he grew up hearing it. Matt is patient and engaging in their discussions. And to be able to talk about God without someone scoffing or getting angry....it's just liberating.

"Not like you could lie to him if you tried, anyway."