Not that. I totally get your reasons for holding back. It was stuff you said before, you know? Like when I offered to hang out with Whitley, you acted as if I'd volunteered to take him to a strip club.

[There's a bit of warmth in her voice, so she's probably not holding a grudge.]

But I know your relationship with your dad isn't great. That's why I asked you, instead of him, because you'd know what I should say and what I should avoid. And maybe I'll get around to asking him about it someday, when I think he's ready. Just like I'll ask you.