"That's not true. If it were then I would know what it is you are exactly doing and would be able to be there for you. That's not right Alex. It makes no sense at all." Part of him believed it and part of him didn't want to think about it, but right now, he was definitely goading him. He had to.
"Doesn't mean they are not there. You of all people know that. Or did you forget a few things in that brainwashing?" But there was something that Alex said that bothered him. "Waited as long as you could? So you had no problems not bothering with me for nearly a year then?"