[He drew his hand back carefully, head tipping just a bit to the side as he looked at her. Really looked at her.]

If you had anyone else in your life you could call on, would you have? If the Douche were available to call, would he have earned a call last night? Or today? Do you even have anyone in your life aside from Trixie -- and myself?

I'm going to answer for you; no, you don't. And your mother doesn't count, she's not even in town. You've made yourself so very alone, Detective. You don't have to be. I--

[He pressed his lips together, hands lacing on his lap as he thought about his next words carefully.]

I thought you would have considered me someone you could call on. Serious or not. Shame or not, and there's no shame in needing help.