You know it's the same for me, right?

You can be there for them, that's fine. That's good even, you're a good kid. But you can also have someone to lean on without them expecting anything from you too - like me. So. If any of that freaked you out, if you're upset? You can talk to me about it.

[ She shifts, leaning forward, elbows on her knees. ] I'm okay. Me drinking's more --

[ She sort of laughs, rueful. ] Me pouting, I guess. So don't worry about me.