"It's really not worth it," Tom said, defensive, suddenly feeling young and stupid and jealous, but not close to backing down. He rolled his eyes to himself. All he could bring himself to remember was the old Mike, the way it once was, and how that guy would react to any admission of emotions. What he'd have to say about jealous tendency.

"It's...it's really not worth it, right? Just forget it. Not a big deal."