Gene looks at her after that little outburst, raises an eyebrow, and says nothing, opting to let her speak instead.

Then he closes his eyes and rubs at his temples. "I don't know, Pepper...I don't know. I don't want to put that on her. Maybe it's...better if she just goes without knowing about any of that. To her final rest." And without knowing how much of a disappointment and disaster I've become.