Sorry, buddy, but you're not alone. This was a really hard chapter to write, with both men in such pain. That conversation from start to finish was a rollercoaster and a killer. Will is reeling, Mitch let his guard down before putting them right back up... it was understandable... he thinks he's doing the right thing... but if was cruel too... for both of them.
I hope you can understand that Mitch is trying to do the right thing... but I know it is frustrating as hell because we readers want to see them unite before it's too late. Thanks, Albert.