Now now, don't be so harsh on yourself, LB. It's not fail-helping, it's...

Well, you tried.

In truth, Murphy really didn't think he was going to be okay. No amount of bullshit existed for him to even be capable of convincing her otherwise.

But he did want to be left to his own devices at this point. Maybe even look for Anne, if she were still around...

Ow.

"Y-Yeah, I'll be fine. Trust me." He gripped his stomach, willing himself not to puke again just to prove that he really was bullshitting her.