The way their fingers thread together helps, gives Mick something positive to focus on. His partner, restored to life and given back to him.

But Mick has also suffered enough. Killed, returned as a ghost, ripped apart and turned into a monster only to be ripped apart again and there's only so much a man can take and bear on his own. He needs more if he's going to get through this. He needs his partner and the comfort of touch.

They're alone which means he can show his vulnerability without fear.

Mick shifts closer to his partner, needing to feel the warm weight of him pressed in against his side.