[The fact she immediately dismissed his hypothetical says it all, really. Of course she wouldn't believe such a thing- that was his point. ]

I know, I'm sure it was awful and frustrating to deal with that. I'm sorry he's being so stubborn about it, I really am. You already have so much to deal with as it is, and it's certainly not easy to stomach hearing some of the things he says sometimes.

[Elliot's had his fair experience with that, at least. His shoulders sag]

...But I can't help with forcing him to face the truth faster. I'm sorry.