"Then tell her that you're too... whatever THAT is... to stop and ask if I wanted any help in the first place!"

He doubled down, because this too, was true. "I didn't even want to go out! You're the one who convinced me to try even though I was fucking terrified! And I did, all right? I did! I didn't have to, but I tried and I... I just... I can't think about it anymore right now! But you won't take no for a fucking answer!"

This wasn't Hunger City. This wasn't a life or death situation, but Damien was making it feel like one.