"That's kinda the point, genius," I snapped. I shouldn't have said anything, just let my eyes do the talking, but I couldn't resist getting a word or five in there.

"I'm gonna wait until you finally tell me what's wrong," I said. "And if that involves sitting on this couch and staring at you or following you around the house and outside, I'm gonna do it." I would be there when he cracked, no matter what.