He was in complete shock, taken aback by her words. He knew they had gone distant, but to be that far gone? He never thought how it might effect his sister. He gently stroked her hair looking at her with sorrowful eyes. "I wish I could quit it, I really do. But I can't with all the things we have to maintain around the house." A tear traveled down his cheek. "But I do promise to be a better brother, Tara." He leaned into her arm and started to cry.