"You're not gonna change your spots just 'cause you fond someone special to put up with you." She bumps his shoulder again with hers. "Bet Riley wouldn't expect you to. You been listening to what other people think you ought to do? Tell me you haven't fallen for the Hollywood ideal. Completing each other's fine, but 'Becoming One--'" Her voice lowers in deep exaggeration. "--sounds uncomfortable and a little gooey if you ask me. No reason you can't continue doing what makes you happy."

He wouldn't be loving Riley any less if part of that happiness came in time away.