"A little," Phil agrees with a small nod. "But after what you've been through maudlin is to be expected. Whether you believe it or not, it is true."

They've been through hell together as agents and friends. This might be the rockiest their romantic relationship has ever been but Phil still believes in Clint, still cares for him, and frankly, still adores him.

That won't change even if Clint doesn't feel like it's true.