He would certainly appreciate it if Kimblee were a better person, but that's neither here nor there. Isaac falls silent, content with the answer and perfectly happy just standing here, enjoying Kimblee's company.

He loves Kimblee. The thought doesn't surprise him any, it's hardly the first time he's had it. He hasn't said anything about it because he knows it will complicate things. It will make things horribly awkward. And he always waits for his partner to say it first, that way he doesn't screw up and say it at the wrong time. He's messed up too many relationships that way. But he knows that Kimblee's different - Kimblee said he won't love him. Isaac is perfectly fine with that. It's not something he really puts too much thought into; he gets to be with Kimblee and that's enough for him. He's not exactly a high-maintenance boyfriend.

Isaac tightens his grip on Kimblee's hands for a moment, and when he speaks it's so quiet it's almost inaudible, "I love you."

...He's not aware that was out loud, by the way.