Erik tries to lay Scott on his bed, but the little boy clings on.

Instead, Erik lies down next to him, stroking the little boy's hair.

"You know how you can hear Daddy wherever you go?" Erik says quietly.

"Mm."

Erik reaches for Scott's wrist and metal slides out from his sleeves, curving around his little boy's arm to form a bangle.

"I will always protect you," Erik says, hoping it's true. "I am always here even when I'm far away."