[If he asked, he could probably get Max to leave his work to do the dishes. But this trait, running headlong into whatever has his emotions captured, is part of why Jessica divorced him. Maybe the fact that he's leaving Ash alone with his thoughts because it never quite crossed his mind that Ash wanted him here as company makes it better than his retreating supposing Ash needs someone better, and his presence only locks him down.
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As for Jessica, she answers immediately.]
Ash! You're out now?