Jacob took a moment to compose himself a little, since Roman was a bit...annoying right now, even though he did love the kid. Taking a breath, he nodded, steering him out into the living room, and toward the sofa, which he nodded toward.
"Where's your head at, right now, Ro?" he asked, his tone quieter now. "Just...level with me on this. No posturing, no pushing me away because you're scared, but the truth."