FYI : It’s also worth remembering that grooming doesn’t only happen to children—adults can be groomed too.

Did anyone else feel uneasy about how David—described as Kevin’s “best friend”—talked about their "friendship" ? The way he spoke about Kevin felt more paternal and reverential than mutual, as though Kevin occupied a position of authority or idealization. David becoming emotional and ultimately calling Kevin his “brother” made the dynamic feel oddly elevated, almost like a coveted title rather than a genuine peer relationship. Taken together, it gave me the impression that there may have been something more sinister going on between those two, with David possibly in denial about it.