The moment Tommy backs up, Billy follows with his hand going to his partner's forearm to grab. Maybe too hard at first, but then he softens the grip.

"Don't," Billy whispers as he watches Tommy with his blue eyes seemingly blazing. The speedster slips through his loosened grip and he starts pacing and the Californian lets him. "Don't pull away from me, babe. I just want to help." He wants to help make this better, even if he doesn't know how.