[...sigh. This is why she shouldn't make jokes. She thought she could make it easier, but...]

Then I'm sorry I made things harder for you. I know this is your problem and you'll want to deal with it your way. You can tell me what you want, and I'll listen, or you can ask me for help and you know I'll do it, and I'll try to stay out of his way, regardless. I was just trying to give you an out.