[Huey had fucked up his own family ... his whole life. His parents were ashamed of who he was, Strangelove had broke his heart, Julie and Hal had betrayed him. He had gotten along with Emma pre-nexus and within it but the guilt of trying to drown her was still there.]

[Emmerich continued to embrace her, not wanting to let go just yet. He didn't want to mess up this time.]

Yes. Absolutely. Oh? That's good to hear. I can only cook a little.

[Which was true - he only had a B ranking in it. And he preferred others cooking for him.]