[ Oswald barely had time to cover the phone before he exhaled a breath he hadn't realized he had been holding. He couldn't hold back the grin that was rapidly spreading across his face either. He really wasn't going to go after her. She'd never have him. He could still...

He let out a small, breathy laugh. It was so selfish to be happy, especially the way Ed sounded, but the fear that there was a possibility of losing him to the only person who had the power to take him away -- it was horrifying. But not anymore. He lifted his hand from the phone, seeing now the opportunity he had. He could be the one to support Ed. He was the one who could be there. ]

You shouldn't regret it. You did it because you wanted to protect someone you cared about. There is no regret to be had, friend. I'm only sorry it was for someone who didn't know how to appreciate it. [ Unlike him. He knew how to appreciate how far Ed was willing to go. ] Please believe me when I say that you're not a bother to me. I'll always listen to you. Always. What are friends for, right?