I know, sorry. It's just been- [he heaves out a sigh, rubbing a hand over his face, he's so fucking tired] it;s just been a lot. And I know, I know you're trying, and I really appreciate that.
[Fern isn't easy when he puts those walls up, and he's not sure what can be done to make things better. Nothing ever seems to work. No amount of wishing on his part seems to do much on this.
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[Fern isn't easy when he puts those walls up, and he's not sure what can be done to make things better. Nothing ever seems to work. No amount of wishing on his part seems to do much on this.
He manages a tried smile for her all the same.]
You can, it's a legit promise.