I don't know that. I just have to trust my instincts. [ She shrugs a little.] It's not like I haven't been hurt before. [ It was before coming here but...] I'm not naive and I've been taking care of myself in one way or another for a while. [ She's not a little orphan Annie or something, she has family but she's been independent for a while.]

I may not be from 'the streets' or something rough like that but I'm also not some sheltered little girl. [ She walks back to the easel, setting down the sketch pad and pencil.] And I can just tell... look at the way you're acting right now. [ She waves her hand in his direction.] You're trying to do what you think is the 'right thing' by me. So if there's something I need to know about you, I'm hoping you'd tell me now or eventually.