[At first, Teddy's lips part to say something. But his voice catches in his throat, barely letting out a sound.
It should be so easy to say something else. Reassure him, of course it wasn't you, I was stupid and fought a zombie to protect you and that's how it happened. It was easy to do with everyone else, back at home. It's fine, you didn't do anything wrong. I'm okay, you don't have to say you're sorry.
...
It used to be easy, before he met Billy. Now he can't even do it.]
You... Billy, it wasn't your fault. The virus took control of you. [Which, he knows, answers his question for him.]
Late October 31st
It should be so easy to say something else. Reassure him, of course it wasn't you, I was stupid and fought a zombie to protect you and that's how it happened. It was easy to do with everyone else, back at home. It's fine, you didn't do anything wrong. I'm okay, you don't have to say you're sorry.
...
It used to be easy, before he met Billy. Now he can't even do it.]
You... Billy, it wasn't your fault. The virus took control of you. [Which, he knows, answers his question for him.]