"Verity." Jim's tone has shifted. It's softer now.

"Ver. Listen to me. You both are telling me the same thing here. I didn't let him hide from it, and I don't want you hiding either. You didn't let me run away from my fucked up nightmares. Didn't let me push you away." Can she hear the self depreciating chuckle Jim gives? It's quiet.

"I'm not gonna let you push your friends away either. Come on. Doesn't that sound better than hiding and having to sit with nothing but yourself for company?"