[Al falls silently and then rests his mouth against Horst's hairline, still stroking his hair back. Maybe he misjudged how tipsy and/or drunk Horst is.]

That wasn't good, no. But the point of mistakes is to grow up a bit, isn't it?

[He rubs his thumb against the back of his neck.]

You have a good heart. I wouldn't care so much about you if you didn't.