Letting Dal turn, he braced him to make sure he'd be alright. After all he still had all those drugs in him and so many bruises already. He didn't want him to get hurt more. But once he had him supported, he looked up at him then smiled as he felt those arms wrap around him.

Right away he gathered him close and ran his hand along his back to soothe and reassure him. He'd meant every word that he said. Gabriel had had these feelings for awhile now but almost losing Dal that one night weeks ago? That had been what really sealed everything in his mind. He loved this man that he held right now. Loved him with every fiber of his being and he was going to do everything in his power to always protect him and make him happy.

Gently, he kissed the side of his head as he encouraged him to sit on his lap so he wouldn't have to keep kneeling on the hard tub. "I have you. I have you now, Dal."