In this otherwise very quiet room, it's difficult not to hear most of what Joan's dad is saying.
Ted definitely doesn't take it personally. Given the circumstances, he has no problem being the scapegoat.
And while he knows Henry Watson must be hurting just as much as Joan is, the fact that he would take this moment to guilt-trip Joan really makes Ted's heckles rise, wanting to rise to her defense in some way. But it's not his place, nor would it probably help.
Once Joan hangs up, Ted rubs at her back comfortingly, giving her a moment.
"You would've been there if you knew," he says quietly.
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Date: 2021-12-16 08:29 am (UTC)Ted definitely doesn't take it personally. Given the circumstances, he has no problem being the scapegoat.
And while he knows Henry Watson must be hurting just as much as Joan is, the fact that he would take this moment to guilt-trip Joan really makes Ted's heckles rise, wanting to rise to her defense in some way. But it's not his place, nor would it probably help.
Once Joan hangs up, Ted rubs at her back comfortingly, giving her a moment.
"You would've been there if you knew," he says quietly.