Yeah, that really wasn't a good topic choice. "Sorry about that."

He glances Nat's way again.

"Yeah, hopefully I can help her. She's a nice kid..."

Something to say that isn't a downer... he needs to find something... but what?

"Oh, and... as you said the other day, you can have a therapy safeword if you ever do sessions." He grins, hoping that little joke will pick things back up some.