Obviously I've considered it from both sides. I already said, it's what my-- [ What his father would say. But now this is all hitting unexpectedly close to home and he measures his exhale, leaning back in the bed. ] Forget it, doesn't matter...

Yeah, I think I know why. [ Somehow it's both a sobering and tiring thought. Markus surely doesn't need his pity, but he has it regardless. Who does Markus have that he can be unguarded around? ]

I get that it sucks... but if you're doing things like refusing pain pills don't you think Connor's gonna' feel worse? Not saying you can't think about yourself, just... I dunno. I'm not the person to give this speech, I guess.