[That's a familiar thought, isn't it? His gaze moves away briefly as he almost dives into more self-depreciating thoughts, but he returns his attention to Blake. What's important is helping her.]

You're not a burden. I know that can be hard to believe just hearing someone say it, but... I mean it.

[He leans forward a little, taking her hand.]

We're teammates, right...? We all have to do our part, but you've earned some time on the sidelines.