[It's weird. Because Alex kind of has an in on Dick's life despite never having spoken to him before, so this seems kind of wrong and off, uneven. He shakes his head.]

All due respect, you asked to talk, I thought you'd have specific things to tell me.

[He hesitates for a minute, then glances away, over the side.]

I don't really want to know if you'd forgive him. It's not my business, it's his, and mostly it's yours. But if he was in a position to ask for it, would that make any difference at all?