She shook her head again, "No, but she is lovely and if she pleases you as much as I think she could please anybody, then I wouldn't have anything against it. I just want you to be happy, Chris, you haven't been happy in such a long time. Too long." she said softly, the kitten pressing it's forehead against his hand and arching it's back, expecting to be petted.
"You're so sweet to me, big brother." she teased, smiling weakly. "I'm alright, I'm just having an off day."