[Teddy's expression is upsetting, but Billy fights not to let it show on his face. It's probably the first time in a while that he's let himself be sort of honest about how he feels. And Billy can't blame him for feeling that way at all.
I'd be worse. So much worse.
He still doesn't hate me, does he.]
...They're gone. I won't do that again.
[He doesn't promise. He knows better than to promise again. But swallowing back his fear, he leans forward briefly, patting the carpet in front of him, his gaze pleading and expecting a refusal. Still, he has to try.]
Will you sit with me for a minute? Just a minute...
[I won't force you to stay if you don't want to be here.]
[Action, October 25th]
I'd be worse. So much worse.
He still doesn't hate me, does he.]
...They're gone. I won't do that again.
[He doesn't promise. He knows better than to promise again. But swallowing back his fear, he leans forward briefly, patting the carpet in front of him, his gaze pleading and expecting a refusal. Still, he has to try.]
Will you sit with me for a minute? Just a minute...
[I won't force you to stay if you don't want to be here.]