Entirely oblivious to any suspicion, Cole shakes his head. "No. I still don't know how to have an anchor."

Rhys did all the work last time. He was the one who explained everything, an explanation that's been slowly leaving Cole's mind as he feels himself becoming less. He needs to learn and he needs to learn quickly. Desmond's been helping him calm down, helping him feel more whole, but Cole knows that it still won't be enough.

"We're just friends."