[His expression softens, feeling relieved. He gives a nod, not needing anymore elaboration or confirmation.]
You know how to contact me, if it's needed.
[There. He'd offered help. Why had that been giving him such a apprehensive feeling? Such things made him feel uncharacteristically awkward. He hated it.]
[Wanting to drop the subject for both their sakes he moves the conversation back to something more positive for her.]
So, you father, is he so similar to you that I should be worried?
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You know how to contact me, if it's needed.
[There. He'd offered help. Why had that been giving him such a apprehensive feeling? Such things made him feel uncharacteristically awkward. He hated it.]
[Wanting to drop the subject for both their sakes he moves the conversation back to something more positive for her.]
So, you father, is he so similar to you that I should be worried?