"You know, I'm taking things more seriously now. Listening closer to what people say."

"Well, that's good I would think. But not too much. Maybe you should lighten up a little. Enjoy things as they come."

"Well, yes, I suppose so. Look where serious got me. Hah!"

"Right. Don't expect too much of people and they won't disappoint you."

"You mean like in love and relationships?"

"Yes."

"So you think that "see ya" was his being more noncommital."

"I don't know. Really."