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Alex closed his eyes, fighting down the tears that were trying desperately to escape. He shook his head. “I didn’t see them for years while I was deployed. And even since I’ve been back...” Alex trailed off, thinking of the half-hugs he’d gotten from Liz and Maria since returning. Sure, he’d been hugged a few times in the months since he’d been home, but not in a way that made him feel held, and safe. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d been hugged like Gregory just hugged him. “I don’t always do the best with physical contact anyway,” Alex said before thinking about the guilt that might make his brother feel. “Plus I haven’t really initiated any hugs either so... forget it, I shouldn’t have even said anything. I should, uh, probably be headed back to Roswell.” He started to walk away.













