[Michael doesn't see the reach and the hesitation, too busy pressing the heels of his hands into his eyes and trying to get some semblance of order back in his brain.

Jake's response is... so surprising. It doesn't really track with what Michael knows of Jake at all. That sobers him a little.]

Dude don't bullshit me. I... I know I'm not exactly coherent right now... I've been. Holding this in, honestly. I'm really freaking out.

[He shakes his head, looking at Jake like he's grown another head.] Are we talking about the same Rich? C'mon bro he forgave you for that instantly. He was only ever just worried! He fuckin thinks you hate him now, dude!