He's a good liar, but not that good - at least not when someone he cares about is in the mix.

Almost reflexively, he squeezes Murdock's hand again and shifts his hips to push a little closer.

"Buddy..." he sighs. He wants to say 'Don't be like that', but even he knows that'd be pushing it too far. "I'm not. See? I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere."