He pinches at the threads of his jeans, slow to answer, but-

"...working on the car with you guys helped," he answers, eventually. "I think I'm just looking for something to do with myself. So I don't think about it."

It's easier to get over something if it's not always on your mind, right? He looks at Jason, though glancing at him more than keeping his gaze on him.

"I think my friends could do with a distraction, too--my friends from home."