Gatti's eyebrows shot up in surprise as Haze embraced him, his body tensing instinctively at the unexpected display of affection.
It was a far cry from the reserved, guarded Haze he was used to, a Haze who had always kept his emotions tightly under wraps.
But as the embrace lingered, Gatti's body slowly relaxed, his arms wrapping around Haze in a return gesture of brotherly love.
The hug dissolved, Haze pulling away as if suddenly realizing the vulnerability of the moment. He turned his face away, blinking rapidly, trying to banish the moisture from his eyes.
For a brief moment, the two men stood in silence, the tension and emotion of the reunion lingering in the air around them. Haze took a deep breath, regaining his composure as he locked eyes with Gatti once again.
"How did you get here?" he asked, his voice steady despite the turmoil within him.
