Angel isn't used to this kind of reaction from Connor. He slowly approaches him and places a hand on Connor's shoulder. His tone is deliberately kept gentle when he says, "No matter what happened between Holtz and me, we both took pride in having you as a son. You are not faulty, Connor. Don't ever say that again."
He turns Connor around until he is facing Angel and then he hugs him before Connor can pull away. It's the past and the present that is tormenting his boy, and Angel hates that he can't change any of it. He can try and help the present though.
"I came here for you. You're my first priority. If you need me here, helping with Harry while you're in class, I will be. If you need me patrolling the streets while you are home then I will be. Your mother and I will always put Kara and you first, above all other obligations. I love you, Connor."
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Date: 2006-01-30 07:34 am (UTC)He turns Connor around until he is facing Angel and then he hugs him before Connor can pull away. It's the past and the present that is tormenting his boy, and Angel hates that he can't change any of it. He can try and help the present though.
"I came here for you. You're my first priority. If you need me here, helping with Harry while you're in class, I will be. If you need me patrolling the streets while you are home then I will be. Your mother and I will always put Kara and you first, above all other obligations. I love you, Connor."