(Abby pinches the bridge of her nose, thinking.)

I don't want you to leave me alone. (She's taking her time with what she wants to say.) I like working with you too. I– (A steady breath in and out,) dunno why this is so hard.

(Just is.

And maybe that's a good thing. Maybe if it ever starts being easy, that'll be an alarm bell in itself.)

... How much do you know about Joel?