[ his mouth thins and he gives his head a quick shake. ]

No.

[ he doesn't believe that, at least. ] There's a difference between being upset and being adrift and you're not. Not from where I'm sitting, at least.

[ he takes a sip of his drink, contemplating his next words. ] But maybe you want to think you are because it make dealing with the hurt easier. [ if she wants to challenge him, he'll meet her halfway. ]