Yeah, well. [ He shrugs. ] Ain't like our lives were a picnic before we got here.

[ He doesn't mention the Flagg-shaped elephant in the room because most of Lloyd's self-worth was tied around being his righthand man. He's doing his job (terribly, because Julie's pissed at him so he failed that part.. but he hopes he's doing okay by Nadine at least) as best he can. Lloyd smiles when she ruffles his hair, letting his eyes close briefly. ]

Not like that's anything new, either. [ He goes quiet, staring at the fire. ] Kinda feels like I got the rug pulled out from under me just as soon as I knew what I was doing.