[You've never imposed almost makes it out, but Sam holds it back and lets Steve talk. Steve's never wanted to be a burden, he's never wanted Sam to feel obligated to help. The fact that Sam has never once felt that way doesn't matter so much.]
I think you'd be surprised how easy it is for me to be kind to you, Steve.
[He looks down at the table, then over to the counter, at the Tupperware box of brownies all ready for a trip to the VA, and the few they set aside to have for dessert tonight.
Now that Steve has the opportunity to stop imposing, he doesn't want to, and he has no idea how to ask. He swallows back a spike of nervousness and looks up at Steve again.]
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I think you'd be surprised how easy it is for me to be kind to you, Steve.
[He looks down at the table, then over to the counter, at the Tupperware box of brownies all ready for a trip to the VA, and the few they set aside to have for dessert tonight.
Now that Steve has the opportunity to stop imposing, he doesn't want to, and he has no idea how to ask. He swallows back a spike of nervousness and looks up at Steve again.]
What if you stayed?