[That hurts, and Tony's not sure why. Gene is right: he doesn't deserve a second chance, and he definitely doesn't deserve forgiveness. For crying out loud, Tony ought to feel like a saint for being as lenient as he is. Tony has no reason to forgive Gene. So why does he feel so bad that he can't?
It's a confusing and frustrating emotion. Dammit, why do I still like you? Tony thinks. But he can't muster the anger he'd been feeling a few minutes ago. It's hard to stay mad while Gene is sitting here on the ground, tears drying on his face and looking like he wants to die.]
Well, let's give it a try anyway. [Tony says finally. Maybe, this time, they can actually make it work.]
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It's a confusing and frustrating emotion. Dammit, why do I still like you? Tony thinks. But he can't muster the anger he'd been feeling a few minutes ago. It's hard to stay mad while Gene is sitting here on the ground, tears drying on his face and looking like he wants to die.]
Well, let's give it a try anyway. [Tony says finally. Maybe, this time, they can actually make it work.]