Gene stays curiously silent, unwilling to justify his actions or interrupt Tony. He knows Tony's right, and for the first time he feels a stab of guilt for manipulating him the way he had back in high school. He picks up the cup and takes a long drink, desperate for something to do with his hands while Tony talks so he feels less like he's under a spotlight.

"I understand," he says when Tony's finished. "I'm...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to keep this from you for so long. I didn't want to hurt you when you found out. But I guess it couldn't be helped."

He sighs, replacing the cup on the small table. "If you don't want me to move out, what do you want me to do? Since you need time."