"Like I said, I'm not saying no right away, just reminding you of the issues. I know you have your own, but I tried to live with my family, back at the start and it didn't go very well. I know I'm way better now, but I have a bad past with it." He was feeling pretty resistant, but he could see that Susan really wanted this, or he had been able to before her face shut off.
" I'll think about it, okay? But I'm not promising anything. I've been living alone for a long time." He gave her a little smile, hoping it would make her feel better again. He didn't think he would end up saying yes, but she was a great friend and deserved to have him think about it for a while at least.