It's a terrible story. Almost a confession. Brutal and terrifying and infuriating, especially since he knows and likes Hardison. The idea of him almost dying like that is... awful.

But he doesn't say anything, quietly pondering the words. Carter knows this part well, of being the one to listen, a safe haven, someone who isn't directly involved, who isn't a threat to the everyday life. Patients have done it before, confessing to him, talking about their mistakes, their regrets.

Carter isn't a killer but some things still resonate with him. Past mistakes. Regrets. He knows a thing or two about those.

And maybe he knows some things about hiding, too.

That fear of people never seeing you in the same light again once they knew. Who you were, where you came from.

"What do you think would happen then?"

What are you afraid of?