Sonny helps Mike put on his vest before he goes in, securing the straps firmly. His gun is hidden but loaded and ready, eyes anxious but face set to appear calm. Because of his connection with the perp, he’s the only one allowed in to try and diffuse this, something that makes Sonny unspeakably nervous.
“Remember your promise,” he says, “no heroics. I almost lost you once. I never want to feel like that again.”
“I’ll be safe.”
When the vest is on and Sonny straightens back up, he holds Mike’s face in his hands like he’s trying to memorize him in case something goes wrong. Once Mike goes in, he can’t protect him anymore. All he has is hope that nothing goes wrong.
“I love you.”
“I love you too,” Mike says. He pulls Sonny’s hands down, offers him a brief smile, and leaves.
This is amazing! We all need Mike to be ok!