Re: Action
[Maria knew that kicked puppy look from Howard. She hated seeing it on his face in earnest.]
Try. He wouldn't be so angry if he didn't want to share things with you.
[Maria could easily see how the two could just keep missing one another. Howard was terrified of everything Tony had said and of ruining things. Tony was clinging to the only kind of Howard he knew. It was difficult, but they were both trying.]
And you, wouldn't be so hesitant if you didn't care so damned much.
[It was one of those few times when she afforded cussing into her voccabulary. Because really, that was the only way to properly express Howard's feelings in words. ]
Now, try, and I'll be right here, supporting you through it.
[Really, that last bit was to both of them. Maria would support them both no matter what.]