He is not obligated to take it. It is his choice, not yours.

[ At least he's not yelling anymore, even if he is seeing red. No. The next time he speaks, he's gone very, very quiet. ]

I remember, Washington, what it is to be told how lucky you are to have someone. How grateful you should feel that someone hold interest in you. I know how much I grew to resent it, and to resent how I felt.

[ We need each other. ]

I will not be that to him. Do you understand me?