[Her efforts are met with a lopsided half-smile, tired around the edges but still managing to be genuine.]

I think I might pay good money to see that.

[The expression he imagines on her face while in such a situation would be absolutely worth it.]

Sorry, I'm not usually the one sitting on this side of the table— used to doing the cheering instead of needing to be cheered?

[Often for Billy, which makes this whole thing that much harder.]

I don't think there's ever been a time where Billy didn't want to talk to me. But you're right. I'm still me, and you're still you. That's something. I'll take that as a win.