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Oh...that's alright. You takin' a break from the show?

Yeah....Yeah, you can say that.

I'm really sorry, I know you were looking forward to it. I promise I'll get you tickets when I'm cleared to go back.

Please don't be sorry, it ain't your fault. These things happen all the time, don't they? You've been workin' real hard, you need a break.

A break.....yeah.

Lexi...what's wrong?

It's nothing, Hoyt. Really.

Now Lexi, you need to tell me what's goin' on right now or I'll...well -- I don't know what I'll do. But it'll be somethin'!

I'm fine. I'll just...get a little rest, and as soon as the doctor clears me I'll be back in the show.

What do they need to clear you for? Please just tell me what's goin' on...I'm gonna be worried sick until I find out.

I just...I was out for a walk the other day and I had a little accident. It's nothing.

An accident...like you tripped? Were you wearin' sneakers? Cause sometimes I wear mine, you know, and my laces get all sorts of jumbled if I don't tie 'em right. Then I fall all over myself and -- you didn't trip at all...did you?

No, I didn't trip. I kind of wish I had, though.

Alright look, you don't have to tell me. I don't wanna make you talk about anythin' you don't want to. But if you do...just know I'd never judge you, alright? I'm here to listen to anything you have to say.

You have no idea how much that means to me. I just- I shouldn't have been in the park at night. Trust me, it's not going to happen again.

Whatever it is...it ain't your fault. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time, no once can control that.

They caught the guy, and I'm... alright. That's all that matters, right?

Course it is, but that doesn't make it any easier on you.

Are you staying with someone while you get back on your feet?

No. You're right, it doesn't.

Kind of, I guess. I'm at my place, but I've got someone who's been staying with me.

Well whenever you feel ready to talk about it, I'm here. I'll do whatever I can to help you get through this, alright? I know you're strong, I know you will.

I'm very glad. I was about to insist that you stay with me, which would probably be a nightmare for you considerin' how small my place is and all.

That's really nice of you, Hoyt. Thank you. But it's a long story and not- it'll be fine.

You're new place? I'm so sorry, I forgot all about it! How is it?

I like long stories! I don't drift to sleep or nothin' when someones tellin' one...but you need to do this on your own time. I won't be pushin' you.

You've been dealin' with things much bigger than me moving into a new place. *He smiles, elated* It's so great, Lexi. I never dreamed I'd be on my own like this. It's not too big, but not too small either -- it's all I've ever hoped for.