"I...maybe?" Karla said. "I don't know how he's dealing with it. Or even if he is. I'd feel better knowing that there is someone he can talk to."

Besides Bobby, who was still in his well-earned 'hating Karla' phase.

"I am trying, Ben!" she said, lower lip trembling. "I am! I backed down when Rinoa got taken hostage and...and...please don't be disappointed in me, too. I couldn't bear it."