I was telling you the truth when I said that I don't know how to explain it.

[ she insists upon that first, looking altogether despondent and … scolded? yeah let's go with that. ]

I'm not trying to shut you out. [ but she realizes that she's doing a pretty good job of it all the same, so … ] A lot changed when I went home. More than just Luke.

[ she nods to the spot next to him. ]

Can I sit?