[Despite the fact that this conversation hurts and that he's thinking about things he doesn't want to, Bro reaches up and tugs off his shades to look Dirk in the face. Even though he's hurting, he's trying to look comforting and determined.]

Have I ever lied to you? Have I ever said 'trust me' and been wrong? Have I ever said that I'd protect you and then didn't? Because nothing's gonna happen. I won't let anything like that happen to you, I promise. I fucking swear on my life.