-Sorry, I'm running behind today.

-No problem. I've just been getting ready. Thanks, again. It helps to run it through with somebody.

-Sure thing. You all set? What's your speech about? Wait, maybe I should just wait for you to get into it.

-Be no surprise to you. It's about photography.

-You've got this. Go ahead.

-Maybe we ought to skip this today. Just don't want to waste your time. Sorry.

-No big deal. But if there's something bothering you, I'd like to help.

-Well, the thing is my sister called this morning. Turns out, my dad was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.

-Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear that. My thoughts go out to you and your father. How are you both holding up?

-I don't know. It's just so new, you know.

-Of course. What can I do to help?

-There's nothing you can do to help. There's nothing anybody can do to help.