why...

way too much work to do.. Even though he's been doing nothing but work for the past week or so, now.

he'd better take a break.

caaaaaan't! He'll feel terrible/stressed once he has to start working after the break..

offers him pie.

gladly accepts it. He wonders what kind of pie it is?

"Strawberry, with cream." shrugs and kind of grins. "Sorry for being away for so long, I'm trying to... make it up to you." pats his head.

winces as he's patted. "It's okay, you don't have to do that. I'm sure you were doing something important.." Starts eating the pie.

shakes head. "It's no excuse, you're my little brother." watches.

pouts. "Fine. Can you tell me what's going on between you and Dan?"

looks away. "Well... I don't know. I think we're kind of falling apart." looks at him.

doesn't really find that too surprising, but was still surprised. "oh..."