[ His life is a mess, his dead brother-in-law (that he pretty much killed) is here, and Walt is dying from cancer. He opts for a lie. ]

The truth is I'm having a difficult time adjusting to this world. [ He reaches out for the coffee, grateful that she's there to steady him. ]

Chaos exploded throughout the city on the night of my Swearing-In. My brother-in-law went out there and put himself in the line of fire. And I'm hardly what this world would call a 'hero.' I stayed here and hid from it all. Like a coward.