[The Boss's monologue is, again, a relief, even though (because) the general matter of Doppio's tendency to wander wasn't really the point. Not that kind of wandering, where he is distracted but still alert; rather, it's wherever he goes when the hours disappear - like this week apparently did.

Though it sounds like despite any of that, in the end, he did fall victim to his usual failing: he left the Boss alone and terrified. It has him stepping forward to chase the Boss's withdrawing hand, even though its grip had been almost painful moments ago; ultimately, however, he doesn't let go of the laptop.

All he does is listen - and not only because the change of subject is welcome - until it's more than evident that he needs to say something.]

It's because you're kind. The... Struffoli thing, I mean. You want to find a good place for him because that's just the kind of guy you are.

Besides - [He hesitates, clenches his jaw, relents -] Okay, it's weird that you're working at a convenience store, but I'm pretty much a janitor! It doesn't mean... Yeah, Passione's gone, and that stings. I bet it stings even more for you, on top of... of everything else that happened. But... you're doing your best, right?