[ She doesn't take offense. She makes up her mind what to order for the both of them and sets the menu down. ]

I'm not going to pretend this isn't a shitty situation. I'm not trying to, either. I just don't want you sick on top of it.

[ When the server arrives, asking for a drink order, Tex goes ahead and orders tea for two, two glasses of water, and two light pastries. ]