[Nate's reaction is swift, his larger hand snapping up to grab her wrist. He doesn't squeeze for more than a second, but if they're going to have this conversation, then damn it they're going to have it.]

OK, fine. But give me a little credit here and hear me out.

[He doesn't try and close the distance. He knows better.]

I have the benefit of recent perspective. You're going in over your head, if you haven't gone in already.

[He isn't just concerned for her -- there is Charlie to consider, with how inseparable they are. He knows by now that Victor is too young to be looking out for anyone but...well, best not think too hard about that.]

You don't owe these people anything.