Oh, Lee. I'm going for third person here, just because these two have such a bear of a time coming out and saying things that need to be said. Three steps forward, two back, yes?
Thing is, Bill's view of Lee is all twined around with the guilt he felt for leaving, Zak's death and so much else besides. He has always loved him unconditionally, but for ages he didn't know how to interact with him without stepping in those puddles of old pain and resentment. I think Lee's movement from the military to civilian government, capped off by his stint as President, has helped both men see each other with honest respect and cleared away some of the emotional fog. We can hope at least!
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Date: 2008-08-20 12:28 am (UTC)Thing is, Bill's view of Lee is all twined around with the guilt he felt for leaving, Zak's death and so much else besides. He has always loved him unconditionally, but for ages he didn't know how to interact with him without stepping in those puddles of old pain and resentment. I think Lee's movement from the military to civilian government, capped off by his stint as President, has helped both men see each other with honest respect and cleared away some of the emotional fog. We can hope at least!