"I know," I say, forcing myself to meet his eyes head on, "Mike, I know, which is why I don't make a big deal outta you needin' to find other people for that kind of shit. I wanted to be there when that happened, but it was always your thing with Dean, and now... I dunno, you'll find somebody else."

It seemed easier, because it was Dean, but maybe that's just what I told myself.

"But whatever. This isn't about me. I know that."