He leans into the hug, taking comfort from it. As dark and horrible as things can get - Clementine is as much a beacon of happiness for him as he is for her. She takes the time to listen to see beyond all his bullshit to the person behind the act. And she still chooses to take him seriously. To stay with him. He's more grateful for that than he could ever put in words.
"I'm sorry I wasn't there to help you with that."
The apology was sincere. He's stuck in his own hell, and that left Clementine alone to deal with hers. She's always so much tougher than he is, that's normal- knowing she can handle herself better than he can. But he still wishes he could have been there for her. He closes his eyes, leaning against her arm, wanting more than anything to just rest. Just for a little while.
"I know. But you...you do stuff to keep yourself alive. Keep AJ alive. That's- I know I don't know what it's like out there really, but I know you just...you do what you got to do, to survive."
It's easier, focusing on her. Focusing on this. Trying to block out his hands sending that email. Hearing his Mom. The whole thing repeating. It's so much easier to focus on her.
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"I'm sorry I wasn't there to help you with that."
The apology was sincere. He's stuck in his own hell, and that left Clementine alone to deal with hers. She's always so much tougher than he is, that's normal- knowing she can handle herself better than he can. But he still wishes he could have been there for her. He closes his eyes, leaning against her arm, wanting more than anything to just rest. Just for a little while.
"I know. But you...you do stuff to keep yourself alive. Keep AJ alive. That's- I know I don't know what it's like out there really, but I know you just...you do what you got to do, to survive."
It's easier, focusing on her. Focusing on this. Trying to block out his hands sending that email. Hearing his Mom. The whole thing repeating. It's so much easier to focus on her.