[ It still throws her sometimes that her prison-assigned warden is more encouraging and supportive than Joel ever managed, at least when it comes to dark moments. She and Joel only ever succeeded in encouraging each other to hit new lows.
Tess sighs, and she reaches over to give his arm a squeeze.]
You will. It’s good, because I will forget at some point or another.
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[He makes a face at her which basically means you're right but I wish you weren't.]
Guess so, Tess. But I'm gonna be there in case you forget that.
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Tess sighs, and she reaches over to give his arm a squeeze.]
You will. It’s good, because I will forget at some point or another.
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You wanna smash some more shit?
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[She shakes her head.]
Nah, if I’m going to be doing stupid shit, I’d rather just drink myself there.
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So let's go have a drink. Out there, so it actually does something.
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Yeah, I think fake alcohol would just add insult to injury.
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[He just pats her shoulder and leads her to the exit.]
Can't have that. We're gonna get some of the expensive stuff.
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That’d be nice. Back home I was saving a good bottle. Much rather split one with you than him.
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Now that's the ultimate compliment to pay a fella.
[Jesus. If he ever sees Joel he's gonna punch his lights out.]
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Well, you’ve earned it.