[They're different for sure. Simon left because he didn't think Joe would say he loved him back. Dennis knows for a fact Joe won't.]

You been nothing but good to me, always. I'm repaying you like this, m'sorry.

[And he sounds it, voice softening some, but still pitched higher, almost more a whine than not. At that point right before he could cry, but he's not going to. He doesn't want to end up a sobbing wreck on the phone at Joe. That's not fair to him, especially now.]

Don't wanna hurt you no more, not trying, but I am. Can- can I see you?

[Well... probably not, Dennis. Joe is going to be busy soon.]