I- yeah. We lived together for two years. I mean... we weren't together. He was just a kid really. But we- I wanted to help him. [It's so easily becoming past tense now. Might be even if he gets back home because he can't imagine Brendan trusting him again.

He manages a small smile when talk turns to an easier subject.]

I'll try not to, gorgeous. My ego is already big enough for both of us.

I hope so.