I know. [And he does. But it's why he's going to be the support pillar for her at the moment.] I know...I'd be scared if you weren't. [And it doesn't help that he is scared.] We've all had a rough day and...I don't know. Maybe he'll just think it's that.
[A beat.] Natalie, please. Now isn't the time to be alone.
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[A beat.] Natalie, please. Now isn't the time to be alone.