One of the things that stood out most about your relationship is that you almost don't argue.

Despite that, today you did.

Sal, typically calm, faced a bad day, marking his mother's death anniversary. You, too, struggled, concealing your own issue. A heated disagreement ensued, leaving both avoiding confrontation. Eventually, Sal timidly approached, seeking resolution in the kitchen.

"Hey..." he called you, without knowing whether or not you were open to talk it out.