“Crying isn't so bad. I mean, I have a sister..." He paused, and she had the distinct impression he was debating whether or not he should elaborate. On what, Ellie wasn't sure.
"And I cry all the time," he said, his voice slightly higher pitched than it usually was.
"You do?" Ellie ventured, her voice sounding muted from crying.
"Well, it's been a while...and by 'a while', I mean about two days,”