[Dirk stands there, loose-limbed, an image of relaxation. Not the real thing. He stands there and he looks at his brother.]

Given that your attempt at hiding your illness is over and we're both sick from the same thing, there shouldn't be a problem with you coming over here for a hug now.

[He doesn't have a way to convince Dave. He almost never does. But if they're going to go forward, he needs that.]