Max... [ Steve's not as stupid as he looks. He knows that her mom hasn't been here in a while, though just how long is pulling at the back of his mind. He also knows that Max is too stubborn and too proud to admit that she needs anyone or anything.
He sighs and rubs a hand down his face, unconsciously mirroring Max's earlier gesture. He tilts his head to the side and stares hard at the worn kitchen floor. He thinks about Max alone in the dark, hot trailer with no one looking out for her and it makes his chest feel tight with concern and anger at her mom for leaving her alone.
He looks back at Max.] Listen, I can drive across town to see if you're telling the truth or we can sit down and talk about what's really going on. Either way, you know I'm not letting this go.
[ He gestures towards her, his shoulder pulling at the bandage she'd helped put in place yesterday.] I can't. And I know you can look after yourself, but I'm not just going to leave you on your own.
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Date: 2023-05-23 11:39 pm (UTC)From:He sighs and rubs a hand down his face, unconsciously mirroring Max's earlier gesture. He tilts his head to the side and stares hard at the worn kitchen floor. He thinks about Max alone in the dark, hot trailer with no one looking out for her and it makes his chest feel tight with concern and anger at her mom for leaving her alone.
He looks back at Max.] Listen, I can drive across town to see if you're telling the truth or we can sit down and talk about what's really going on. Either way, you know I'm not letting this go.
[ He gestures towards her, his shoulder pulling at the bandage she'd helped put in place yesterday.] I can't. And I know you can look after yourself, but I'm not just going to leave you on your own.