I just watched the Ste and Brendan scenes from tonights ep...and ooooh myyy god.
Kieron was simply amazing.
When Doug told him about others not being so lucky and Ste's face, and to then see Brendan talking about how it would effect Ste was so sad. Poor Ste

Brendan just knows him that well.
Pretty much everything Ste said tonight was perfect. His confusion and rough hospital voice were so adorable.
And best of all was him asking Cheryl about Brendan. When Cheryl mentioned Brendan, Ste's reaction was perfect. He was asking for him

Oh gawwwd

Brendan saying that Ste didn't need him anymore though...bullshizzle Bren! He needs you! You know it so just goooooo

The moment where Ste was watching the door...it got me right in the feels
To sum it up: Before this episode I wondered how they were going to go from Ste's not-so-noticeable-anymore feelings for Brendan to Ste obviously loving Brendan still.
Well now I'm convinced.
Kieron owned it, he sold it and he broke my heart in the process.