[eyes widen briefly and he gives her a glance before sighing.]

I didn’t think he ever would like me. I would have just settled for him needing me. Once I realized that? I haven’t seen him since. That was weeks ago. I can’t carry him anymore. Doing so has been a great disservice to us both. If he asks for me, I’ll see him, but he needs to learn to act on his own instead of waiting for someone to give him whatever he wants.