[Aw shit no that wasn't the hint he wanted Rich to get. He didn't want to make him feel bad! Shake it off, Mell, make it right. He pushes his own thoughts aside and focuses on Rich, reaching out to rest a hand on his arm and step a little closer.]

I appreciate what you're going for here, dude, but it's okay. I forgive you. I'm not angry. Jeremy made a lot of damn mistakes too and I forgive him. You haven't gotten to that point, I guess, cause you don't remember leaving the hospital, but for me, I already forgave you.

[He tries to smile reassuringly, leaning down a little to try to catch Rich's eyes even while he's looking down.]

Can I hug you?