Adam was sort of pleased when Ana said she didn't want it to end but it didn't solve the problem. Something needed to be done, decided, so that they could move on from this in order to survive.
"I don't know whether I can handle my father and handle - this as well," he said softly, trying to think of his words carefully before he said them. "Just - forget I said anything. This doesn't change anything. We can go back a few steps to make it easier."