[ Except he just said he couldn't handle it. York just eyes him for a moment, then gives him the verbal equivalent of a good hard shake. ]

It's not an awkward spot, you're my friend and I want to help. But you're not going to get away with 'oh I can handle it' with me when you just admitted you don't know how to. That's just...

[ He searches for a word. ]

...not denial, obviously...

[ He's looking for "repression." ]