Booker has had a secret crush on Joe and Nicky for decades and is mad jealous of what they have together.

During his exile, he keeps his distance but he also still keeps his eye on the boys—when one or both of them gets in trouble, he steps in to save them, even though he’s afraid that they’ll extend his punishment when it comes out that he’s been keeping tabs on them. Instead, they finally realise how much Booker cares about them and take proper care of him