"I thought I might lose you forever. I thought I might have to make the call to put you down." Phil had a lot of time to think about what could happen. He had a lot of time to try to come to terms with his feelings versus his duty.

He shakes his head and reaches across the table to squeeze Clint's wrist briefly. "No, you didn't fuck this up. I'm still here for you and still want to be with you. I can wait if you need time."

He doesn't expect Clint to say it back or anything.