It's okay, though. I'm... well, for one thing, it's not like you left by choice, yeah? So it makes sense. And besides, I need to... maybe not stand on my own, not right now, but I've got to be able to fight for myself and what I want. So you gave me, ah- let's call it a live-fire exercise.

[Lisa definitely couldn't handle that when Sam saw her last, melting into a puddle of self-loathing, doubt and and uncertainty. She can't necessarily handle that now, not entirely, but she's getting better. Her grin quirks a little; she knows how she is, and this summation isn't wrong.]

I feel like I hit a lot of bumps. But... you're right. I've got people that will keep an eye out for me, and make sure I don't get lost in the sauce for too long. Just gotta keep moving forward, right? [She takes a breath, seeming to absorb a little optimism into herself.] I just need to make myself someone I can be proud of. Which is harder than I'm making it sound, but I'll get there, with everyone's help.