He is so tired.

So very tired and when he feels Alex touch him he feels his chest crack with despair.

Just don't hurt her. Don't hurt Charlie or her. Fuck Coralee

My dear boy are you surrendering to me? At long last? Why? Is it because of a few threats? Or is it because you want her so much?

I don't know who I am without you. I was never given a chance.

...No. Perhaps you weren't. And wouldn't it be prudent to take revenge?

Swear to me. Alex feels so warm it's cliche, Swear to me you won't hurt her or Charlie. Use the Humanity I gave you.

Time slows. Time crawls.

Time stops for him.

I swear.

Richard's eyes open. And they're black.

His movements are unnaturally quick as he reaches for her throat.

"...Alex...My dear Alex." and he sounds like himself, "There's just the two of us now."