Dean shook his head, "This was long before it happen." He informed her. So it wasn't because the City was dealing with the 'sick' in his eyes.
He then gave a shrug to her gasp. It was typical of him and the norm for people like him. Credit Card Fraud. Stealing. Whatever he had to go, he did. So a little water and food, not to mention the porn was no big deal.
But when she grabbed his hand and was pleading with him, he suddenly felt a bit of guilt, "They won't really miss this, it's just water, nothing else important. Could really use it." He informed her. "We all lost a lot. My brother was one of them that was sick. I'm just trying to sort of nurse him back to health and I need to find another friend." If Jo was still alive. He was worried as to what happened to her.
"Look, if it will make you feel better," he reached for his wallet and was trying to find some money.