"I never said that you were. But the thing you must understand, Fletcher, is that when you make friends, sometimes they get concerned for your well-being. And this concern might be triggered when you walk through the door scratched up and bleeding. And they still might be concerned when they see you shaking like your hands are now.

"I understand this is difficult to comprehend, but if you've made a connection with someone they might not be inclined to leave you alone if you're hurt, and pushing them away...doesn't always work. Like right now, it isn't going to work, so just stop while you're ahead."