I knew that this all was calm before storm , cuz I know it's brett who did it I still feel bad for brett not Hayden much he knows he can't change and brett keeping his composure by the way he was raised is totally making him blindfold by the happiness he could pursue by Hayden side cuz may be just don't want Hayden to anything rational like gun shot scene brett feel debt? No he is still in denial and his brain also shows sign of spark knees when he hug Hayden and asking about next date may be never wanted Hayden to interfere in things that could be trivial for him but not for Hayden I wish next season is not some years of time skip cuz i would be hella angry at author for that these two need honeymoon time together not this
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Sad and true.
Brett had his life threatened, then lived a terrible experience, had a clear view of what his brother thinks of him and yet still managed to stay sane, enthusiastic and loving in his own way.
It's a pity, I understand both views and both reactions. I don't know if Hayden will rethink it through, if he'll try to have another encounter to talk this through, because someone like Brett can truly drop this relationship for the reasons you stated above even with all the love in the world
Just adding my two-cents...
Went back & re-read to confirm that the key Brett gave Hayden wasn't for a car, but the key to Hayden's apartment - he was returning it to him while ending things.
Also, I know Brett is seen as very cold/composed/cunning, and he definitely is, but I pity him a lot. He seemed really... on the cusp of loosing his grip on himself this chapter. He might not be crying or losing his composure in an obvious way, but there were a few panels where he looked so sad (especially when Hayden hugged him & when he handed the key over). He's likely handling everything by telling himself that it's unimportant & that he's fine, but is being forced to realize that it's *not* unimportant & that it's *not* fine via Hayden's reaction to learning about everything.
From what we've seen of his childhood & how he was raised, he keeps his cards close to his chest. That's all he knows & is his self-preservation. He tried to be open & honest with Hayden at his request by telling him everything, but it backfired on him. Brett showed who he is to Hayden only for Hayden to react poorly, so he closed himself back off. I feel bad for Hayden, of course, but my heart breaks for Brett. He might be outwardly dealing with everything with cool detachment, but he's been through so much. Now he's given up what was likely his one "happy place" by cutting ties with Hayden.