I... wanted to make this work. All those years of living and I still feel like I don't have the basics down on what I should do to be on good terms with everyone. But... even with everything thrown my way, I'm a little happier.

[ It's like starting from rock bottom when he wanted to die, so things can only get better from there on out. Even so... ]

You say that as if you can't.

[ He hugs her back. ]