"You think I don't know that?" Because if there's one thing she knows it's the fucking reality of the situation, okay? But he's asking her to pretend that's not what is is - to pretend that it's okay when it's not. And that isn't fair. He sure as shit doesn't bother deluding himself ninety percent of the time, so why the hell should she?

"Jesus Joel, it's just some stupid class. It's not a big deal."