When Thomas looks up at him with this slight confusion in his eyes, Derek sort of feels like an ass. He reaches out and throws an arm around Thomas' shoulders, pulling him in and nodding. "Alright. Whenever you're ready, I'm here."

He gives Thomas another comforting squeeze and then lets him go, looking around before squinting out at the ocean. The moment hangs tense and heavy in the air, and Derek lets out a breath before jerking his chin towards the waves. "Water's calm. Do you want to take a quick dip before we head back?"