this does not absolve lucas from the horrible way he treats jean is tsc of course but i do think one of the most fascinating things about him is he is genuinely horrified by the way grayson talks to jean. he pretty much immediately realizes he fucked up
I can't stop thinking about young Kevin, confused but not yet concerned about his sexuality and interest, and the possibility of him confusing Riko's obsession with him with genuine interest, only to be made into the lab rat of his developing cruelty...i would shut myself off too