Sarah crosses her arms tightly over her torso. She's uncomfortable for several reasons, including his smoking and the fact that she'd love nothing more than to break, but she's allowed herself that precious few times in her life. The last time was when she found out about the cancer and the time before that was in Mexico as they buried Cromartie. "Men don't want to be around women who are falling apart," she replies, her voice subdued and quiet.

If he listens closely enough, he'll hear the slight shake in the words.