Noah spotted some tissues by Brandon's bed, so he got up and quietly fetched them to bring back for Merlin. "Don't try to fight it if you have to cry. This is pretty incredible news but it's made because of a pile of pain. It's okay." He patted Merlin's shoulder softly and went back to sit with Wesley. He tried to think what he would do in Merlin's situation but he had a feeling he make exactly the same decision. A lot of people probably would but it was such a terrible thing to have to keep living through, no one could really fathom it. "I think knowing your family and friends, no one is going to think anything bad of this, Merlin. Remember Clint and Lincoln got married when he was in a bad way in hospital for at least that reason but I'm sure many others. Clint wasn't ever the sort to get married but I think you probably are. Cancer speeds up timelines, often in ways no one has a chance to catch their breath with."