I don't want to admit this but I think I would have done the same - tried to push you away and make you quit because I'm afraid you're going to die too. [Beat.] But I wouldn't have left you on your own because I know you would have wanted to help fix it. Something that big... [Shakes his head.] I had partners for a reason.
[At the next bit his eyes widen in shock, and he moves closer, putting an arm around her.] I'm here. I don't think there's much I can do, but I'm here.
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[At the next bit his eyes widen in shock, and he moves closer, putting an arm around her.] I'm here. I don't think there's much I can do, but I'm here.