No, he wasn't. [There really wasn't any point in lying, though it's easy to see he's still bouncing around the subject, avoiding the actual reason for the call.
She grows a bit more stern in her tone, an undeniable protectiveness edging out.] He's hurt, Billy.
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She grows a bit more stern in her tone, an undeniable protectiveness edging out.] He's hurt, Billy.