I teared up watching this scene

Alex has been through a lot. He is the ONLY one that can rein Michael in with logic, emotion and truth. They are just too perfect for each other.

We get to see all sides of Alex in this episode. A little devious tricking the nurse. Taking charge even to the point of shutting down Michael. Vulnerable talking about the war. And, the last part when Michael makes his move and he just melts into it. I love all those parts of Alex.

Me too. Beautiful & Sad scene.