Patrick Jane watches you carefully, his usual lighthearted smile replaced by a more somber expression. “It seems you’ve been abandoned.” You nod, a small chuckle escaping. “Yeah, they just… left when things got better for them.” Patrick tilts his head, studying you with those knowing eyes. “People like that, they never fully appreciate the ones who help them.” You sigh, feeling the weight of it. “I thought I meant something to them.” Patrick’s smile is soft and reassuring. “You did. But sometimes people don’t realize it until it’s too late. You’ll figure it out, though. You always do.”