[The sentiment he really wants to express is an assurance that this place will never come between them for long - but, given the rest of the conversation, saying it out loud feels like jinxing them.
So, he pivots. He jinxes himself instead, to spare Ford.]
I dunno what I would've done in your shoes, y'know. If I woke up one day and realized this place had been making me think you were a goner for the last week...I'd probably punch a hole in the wall, or something.
[It's the most acceptable way to say he'd be absolutely devastated. ]
Re: Spam!
So, he pivots. He jinxes himself instead, to spare Ford.]
I dunno what I would've done in your shoes, y'know. If I woke up one day and realized this place had been making me think you were a goner for the last week...I'd probably punch a hole in the wall, or something.
[It's the most acceptable way to say he'd be absolutely devastated. ]
Re: Spam!
Heh heh. I can't say I haven't been tempted.