I dunno, at this point I think I'd qualify as an expert at being drunk. [He lets out a faint amused huff, self-deprecating.] Just...you know, retired.

[He shakes his head, then. Honestly, the fact that she still wants to try even without those people is admirable, from where he's standing.]

For what it's worth, if I didn't have family here, we'd be having a very different conversation. Hell, it's hard even when your reasons are right in front of you.