[she said she didn't want advice, but she says a lot of things. she takes a moment to think of how best to respond to that. whether she should open up a little or not. she's tired right now.]

Five years. [it comes out in a way that almost takes her by surprise.] That's how long my "while" was. Before I finally started pulling myself out of it and having to deal with my thoughts on their own.

[she's not looking at him when she says it, instead trying to pretend like she's still trying to find their pizza place.]