[ the bluntness actually makes him shrink away a little, though he holds her eyes. and slowly frank nods his understanding. ] A brother of mine -- a guy I served with, he told me I cared too much. We were commanding a unit together, our only job was getting those people home to their families. I cared too much.

[ frank shakes his head, like he still doesn't understand. it's clear by now himself and billy are woven from different cloths, but that isn't what's confusing. how he went from a selfish asshole kid to someone who would die for his unit, him. frank castle. that's what he still doesn't get. ]

You're doing okay, Jess. A lot better than most people would do.