Anything to change the subject! Despite their often arguments, Rabbit loved his brother dearly. And even if he was a stubborn jerk on occasion, it didn't mean the copper 'bot wanted to focus in on this problem and make a big deal of it while out with Helen. Not today, at least. That was enough.
"R-r-right! Anyway, w-w-we'll see. We're doin' fine enough on our own. Gotta grow up an' take care o' yourself eventually, right?"