[Max waits, quiet, watching Sarissa seem to struggle with whether she wants to talk about this or not. She could push it, or try to twist it out of Sarissa some other way, but honestly, she doesn't have the energy for that kind of manipulation right now. Instead she just gives Sarissa's arm a light squeeze, before moving back out of her personal space.]

Not to sound too harsh on the subject, but I believe I earned what came for me. [Max's smile is soft, rueful.] And you've spent all this time caring for Maurice, I'd like to help, if I can.