[Judge Kieran's world away, Ben. It wasn't exactly a bastion of love and hugs.]

[Speaking of judgment, Kieran refrains from doing exactly that as he listens to Ben. He nods occasionally to show that he's still engaged and doing his best to keep track while understanding.]

[He can't help the smile that cracks at ht emend of Ben's revelation. He's not making fun of his friend--not in the slightest--he's just that genuinely happy for him.]

That's great!

I mean, n-not that you think it's embarrassin', but that you got somethin' worth bein' embarrassed about.

You can keep on talkin' to me about it. If it helps.