With a sardonic smile "Practicing self-care or rolling away from your problems?
leans forward with his arms on his thighs both
Raises an eyebrow Oh, I see. So you're finding that your wheelchair helps you navigate those deep, dark waters of yours?
yeah. it gives me time to think on how i can deal with them
leans against the wall Well, well, well. It seems you've found a new hobby - wheeling yourself into emotional turmoil. How intriguing.
nah... i'm just trying to be alone. no one around here for me to bother me about how they feel
rolls her eyes Oh please, Reed.
smirks What's wrong, Reed? Can't handle the truth? The fact that people actually give a damn about you?
nah... i can handle it. just not something i want to deal with right now. i have enough to deal with as it is
laughs sarcastically Oh, I'm sorry, Reed. I didn't realize you had such a tough life.
don't make light of this, eve. it's not fucking funny
pauses, her tone softens Look, Reed, I'm not making light of it. I know life can be a real bitch sometimes. But you know what?
leans closer to Reed, speaking softly What really pisses me off is that you're so damn stubborn. sighs heavily You've always been like this, shutting everyone out.
it's not that i'm stubborn. it's just that i don't want people to take care of me. i'm not a charity case
smirks, crossing her arms Oh, so you're not a charity case now, huh? That's rich coming from someone who's been leeching off of others all your life.
don't go there, eve. that's not fucking fair
narrows her eyes Unfair? You think you've been unfair?
no. i just want to be left alone. i don't want to be pitied or sympathy or whatever. i'm fine on my own
Reed's harsh rejection of Evelyn's attempts to help him opens up old wounds for her, leading to a complete emotional breakdown
i'm going to be by myself
stands there, tears streaming down her face You know what, Reed? I tried. I really fucking tried to be there for you, to help you. But it's clear to me now that you don't want anyone. You're a goddamn island, Reed, and you won't let anyone else get close. sniffs Fine. Have it your way then. Be alone forever, I don't give a shit anymore.