I don't particularly want it to be a goodbye at all, lad. I wasn't sure how you might feel about the situation as it is, and I don't at all want you to feel uncomfortable with spending any time with me while your mother and I...try to figure out how best to deal with this situation. It's rather complicated.

[ He takes a deep breath, looking down at the ground. ]

I didn't tell her goodbye, I...told her I need some time to try and sort this through.