[ god, this whole conversation got full of feelings really fast. it leaves him unsteady. that's why, for a moment, his voice goes loud and harsh. ]

Well, I am.

[ len pauses. clenches his hands and closes his eyes for a moment as he puts himself back on as even of ground as he can find. ]

The things that've happened--the things that could happen to you, that have happened to Mick... It ain't pretty, Lisa. I want you as far away from this as possible.