Yeah, you got the added 'fun' of not having the time to process.

[ He thinks about it for a moment, what actually had been helping. ]

So, first off, Malcolm's really good at distractions. Wouldn't think so, but he managed. That helped reset things, in my head. Having Winston- something other than me to focus on- that helps, too.

Mostly, though, I think it's because I tried for integration rather than separation. Holding onto the good parts I had, you know? Like the family.