"I know, Alex, that you must have something to tell me...."
"No...."
"I know it, Alex."
"No, Addie, really.... I've nothing to tell you...."
The lad tried to release his arm from Addie's, but Addie held him tight:
"Walk a bit more with me."
"Where are you going?"
"I have a couple of patients to see.... Take me there, Alex ... and speak, speak openly...."
"I can't speak."
"Then try and find your words. I'll help you."