Maybe a retreat, but more like, say - tutoring?

Exactly. And even touching specific things that have strong, emotional connections - those are the connections that I just don't have any desire to know about.

Oh man, you aren't going to tell him where it came from, are you? I already dealt with him being all sulky once. If I have to deal with those big, dark eyes giving me the 'sad' look, I don't know what I'll do.