The Wolf
"I'm going to feel ridiculous if we somehow have all been fooled and that's not really you, Ben," Skylar said, wiping at her eyes with a tissue. She was trying to go for a little levity because what she really wanted to do was just curl up and cry for the next hour, and she didn't have time for that. "I know Chelle is worried that you're not being sincere, and I understand where she's coming from. However, I know that you wouldn't use Brandie like that. I know you've been hurting without her here, we both have. She wouldn't want you to be putting up your walls like you were, though. I know it hurts, but be open and strong for her, OK?"