[Nope. Denial to the core. Because if they talk about it then things might change and he's not willing to risk their friendship over hurt feelings and awkwardness.]
It hurt like hell, but I didn't even have to stay in hospital that time.
I performed the exorcism. It stopped anyone else getting hurt.
[Action]
It hurt like hell, but I didn't even have to stay in hospital that time.
I performed the exorcism. It stopped anyone else getting hurt.