[ If it were anyone else, Michael would probably be tougher, more disapproving, but there's a certain tolerance that Michael reserves rather specifically for Brian. He knows that playing favourites in this odd sort of way is not really an adequate way of responding to others, but he and Brian are tied in a sort of specific way - a way that Brian will carry until his grave, and one that Michael will carry until it starts to fade and heal more thoroughly.
There's a long, long pause.
When Michael speaks again, his voice is a veritable growl: ]
i'd be disappointed if you were sorry! 8|
There's a long, long pause.
When Michael speaks again, his voice is a veritable growl: ]
Brian.