[He still can't bring himself to look her in the face. He's looking anywhere but, really. Even with his shades on, even though she can't see his eyes, he still can't bring himself to look into hers. The disapproving, frowny look just isn't something he can face. The tone is hard enough. He lets out a sigh first, but when she finishes speaking, his eyebrows shoot up.]

Wait, what? Excuse me? I've been nothing but as positive as I can be with him! You think I've said any of this shit to him? I tell him all the goddamn time he isn't a burden or anything like that. I don't know why he thinks he is, because he isn't. I'm working as hard as I can for him!