I don't blame you. I don't think I'd risk it in your position either. It's just...not worth it, is it?

[ he offers a smile, one that's more grateful than he can express with words. And then chuckles. ] No kidding. The sinning is easy. It's the whole 'getting attached to people' bit that's harder. And not doing that is easier said than done. I think the drugs and alcohol are our way of coping, rather than the fun they were meant to be.