“You don’t think he’s lonely?” “I think he prefers loneliness to the potential pain of hurting someone he cares about—or losing them. Ah, why am I filling your head with thoughts about my son? He’s the cook here, and I’m not going to lie and say he isn’t the best there is, but you are a lady! You’re very kind for indulging my thoughtless rambling. You must have your own exciting life!”
