[Well, family shame was certainly something Reid didn't have to worry about. He's not that close to his family anyway and he's probably already the topic of gossip anyway, so why should he give a damn anymore?]

You spend years caring too much about it and then finally, one day, you just stop. It's not worth it. Who gives a shit if some punk doesn't like the way you live your life? [It's a general you he means, but. He could be speaking from experience.

And here he was thinking that Balfour actually touching his shoulder was an improvement, so the hug? Yeah, that's a surprise, but not a bad one. Reid even hugs him back, making sure to let go when Balfour does so Reid doesn't make him uncomfortable. Again.]

Really nothing to thank me for. [He shrugs, smiling a little.]