I would have sooner. I've been uh...busy.

[At the firm and in the streets. The news would be saying so much. It's different when he is telling it to her directly.

The line is quiet as she speaks. A murmur starts in his throat but stops until she's finished.]

I would never tell you that, Claire.

[Even angry. Even furious.]

...Are you sure? I'm not expecting apologies. I know that even being close to me isn't easy the way things are right now.

[Foggy can attest to that and he's seen Matt through everything.]