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[Thomas is reading the blinded Lt. Courtenay's post aloud to him]

Thomas Barrow:
"Things cannot be as they were and, whatever you might think, Jack has your best interests at heart."

Lieutenant Edward Courtenay:
Stop.

Thomas Barrow:
Who's Jack?

Lieutenant Edward Courtenay:
My younger brother. He means to replace me. [laughs quietly] It's what he's always wanted.

Thomas Barrow:
[awkwardly] Yeah, well...

Lieutenant Edward Courtenay:
I'm sorry. I mustn't bore you.

Thomas Barrow:
[almost shyly] Don't let 'em walk all over you. You've got to fight your corner.

Lieutenant Edward Courtenay:
What with?

Thomas Barrow:
Your brain. You're not a victim, don't let them make you into one.

Lieutenant Edward Courtenay:
[with a sad smile] You know, when you talk like that, I almost believe you.

Thomas Barrow:
You should believe me. All my life they've... pushed me around... just 'cause I'm different.

Lieutenant Edward Courtenay:
How? Why are you different?

Thomas Barrow:
[glancing at him] Never mind. Look... look, I don't know if you're going to see again or not. But I do know you have to fight back.

[Edward places an affectionate hand on Thomas' knee, and Thomas covers his hand with his own]