[ Theoretically, Jonathan could just say nothing. He could just pretend he didn't get Steve's text and then never speak to him again, but that isn't really realistic, is it?
It's not Steve's fault, anyway. None of what Jonathan is dealing with is his fault, and he knows that. But how does he even tell Steve that? ]
I know you're not gonna believe me, but it's not you, Steve.[ It's the lying, the keeping from Nancy the truth about his application until it snowballs into this, and drags everyone down with them. ]
And I know I haven't been around here lately, and I'm dealing with my own shit, so it's not fair to take it out on you. So, I am sorry for assuming the worst, you don't deserve that.
it was bound to happen eventually
It's not Steve's fault, anyway. None of what Jonathan is dealing with is his fault, and he knows that. But how does he even tell Steve that? ]
I know you're not gonna believe me, but it's not you, Steve. [ It's the lying, the keeping from Nancy the truth about his application until it snowballs into this, and drags everyone down with them. ]
And I know I haven't been around here lately, and I'm dealing with my own shit, so it's not fair to take it out on you. So, I am sorry for assuming the worst, you don't deserve that.