It was easier to watch her work and focus on that, than anything else in the room, than actually acknowledging what they were talking about.

"He doesn't know what it's like to lose it." He paused and surprised himself by adding, "I don't want him to lose that."

Alec didn't even really realize he care that much about Peter. Maybe it was because the kid had this optimism to him that he never saw before. He didn't want Peter's light to burn out.