[Dorian grimaces at the beginnings of wallowing, and the suggestion that Toby's about to run away from this fight he started by throwing himself into a drink. The man knows his feelings about marriage. He knew what was going to come out of his mouth if he tried this.

So fucking... why? Why now, when all he wants to do - or did want to do, anyway - is hold the man and kiss the life from him?]

I'm the one who doesn't change - that's the whole point. You stalked me for years, and I know you saw how commitment works out for me. I'm not-- a husband, and I've never pretended I could, or should, be.

[Toby should have known that.]

And even if I said yes, what part of that suits a romantic dream? You know what I'd be thinking even as we walked down the aisle.