I had no disillusioned idea you weren't kidding. In fact, when you're better you can do just that.
But until then. I'll face exploding as much as I'll face terrible things barreling down on me.
I'm not just going to ignore a friend because it's conveniently safer.
There is a saying where I'm from, "For hearth and home". It means you're fucking family now and I will jump in the jowls of death for you. Deal with it.