Max's breath catches in his throat. There's an agonizing split second where he thinks it might be over between them because of this choice. And then... Edgar relents.

Max goes weak in the knees with relief and ends up catching himself with his hands interlaced in Edgar's. "Thank you," he answers breathlessly. "I don't need you to agree with me, but I do need you as my friend. I know it's hard to understand, but I really appreciate you letting me try it my way. I love you so much, Edgar, I'm so sorry I didn't tell you all of this sooner."