[is he shocked by the change? a little that he leans back a bit in his chair before setting his cup down on the table and stares right back at her]

Are you saying I've been reading this all wrong? Because I can tell you that it sure doesn't feel like I am.

And I may have told you things I haven't told anyone else. I appreciate the help you're giving me. You're company I don't mind having, however, don't let that get to your head. Once I find out what I am and what my connection is to that boy, Alex Lee will be dead and I'll be gone. So if friendship is what you're hoping will come out of this, I suggest you walk out of this office right now.