"You're right," David sighed, fingers coming up to rub his temples. "I'm sorry, I'm just getting so defensive because I'm a bit frustrated. You don't deserve that. If someone understands fucked up shit, it's you."

He's so frustrated. And that's stupid. With that he took a deep breath and looked to his boss.

"I'm sorry. I made a mistake. I should have said no the whole time. And that's on me. But I'm glad you're my friend still."