I get what you're saying. I do. But I'm not there yet, Jack.
How long have I been on my own? Not long, in the grand scheme of things. I'm still working out the kinks. And if I'm going to consider having Dean in my life again, I have to prove I can live without him. I have to prove that to myself.
I appreciate what you're trying to do. I'm hearing what you're saying, and I know if I say I'll think about it, you'll back off. I'm not going to say it to appease you. But I need you to back off the subject and let me work it out for myself.