Yeah, that sounds right. But Tommy's more focused on the cadence of the words. Focused on the feel of the shell in his hands. The warmth of the body next to his own.

"I don't know. I just..."

The guy moves and it makes Tommy open his eyes and he smiles. Weakly, but he smiles.

"I know you are. But sometimes I don't know how to be better. Or make things better around me."