This hasn't changed, even if Mikey's now somehow the older brother, but he's still Mikey and that's the important thing. And right now, that's all that matters.

Donnie doesn't resist as he feels Mikey pull his arms around him, and although he tenses a little, mostly reflex, mind you, he just as quickly throws his own arms around his brother in turn. It's fine that his brothers know he's not the most tactile person for affection but he's still been more open to it at this age than at sixteen, even if he'd never admit it. And right now? He really needs this.

Mikey's words set the flood gates off, and for a moment he doesn't trust himself to say anything because he refuses to be a complete sobbing mess. But he gives Mikey a squeeze, and once he can manage, he quietly speaks up.

"I missed you so much."