"Hey!"

Steve steps forward and grabs Tommy's shoulder to stop him and hopefully have him turn back.

"You know how many times growing up I was called a loser or a sissy? I had to fight everyone just for them to think I wasn't a waste of space.

"Even now there's people who think the only reason I'm worth anything is because I got that serum."

He squeezes his shoulder tighter.

"You're not a freak. You're different, sure. But that is what makes you special."