[ Don't you do this to her. Don't you do this to her. A mother is supportive of their child, and that means... Well, right now, that means that she needs to bare the hurt of him saying that she could ever tire of him being here and argue against her own interests and desires. She exhales, and makes to take one of his hands in both of hers. ]

Don't say that. You've been looking out there for a month, and if you came to tell me in the first place, then it's obvious it's something you're seriously considering. If you'll be rent controlled and near you job and... [ RU... ] it'll be much easier for you going forward. You're always welcome here, but- [ Don't choke ] I know that you value your independence. Unless you really don't like this fellow, I'm sure you'll be an excellent roommate.