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[ kyle pauses before shaking his head. ]

No, it's fine. I'm just surprised. We haven't exactly spread it around.

I won't tell anyone else, [ she promises. ]

But I hope you're happy. You deserve that.

. . . I'm getting there.

Good.

Is there anything I can do for you before I leave?

Nope, I should be good.

Then I'll see you when I return.

[ When. Not 'if.'

She gets to her feet and offers him a hand up. ]

Until then: good luck, Kyle.

[ kyle takes it, shaking it warmly. ]

Good luck to you. I think you'll need it more than I do.