They reach the building, and Neil heads straight for the elevator. He lives too high up to take the stairs--and there's a moment of privacy, just the two of them on the way up. So as soon as the doors slide shut, Neil tucks himself in against Gabriel.

It's nice, just to be close. He's content to tuck in, to hold Gabriel's hand, and just relish that they can be close.

"Happy birthday," he whispers.