[He stumbles back, letting go of him, his glasses falling off. Bringing his hand up, he looks over at him.]

Please. You can hit me all you wish to but I'm trying to do what is best for someone we both care about. I saw the pain on his face when I talked about this with him and I want to support you two being together as well.

I felt it fair to try to make amends or you would never believe that I was trying to be there for both of you.