Wallace thinks that William reacted favorably to the proposal to separate Josias from Melissa to join her with him. But, William is reacting with revolt and outrage.

"How dare you ask me for such a thing? I don't like my sister being treated with a lack of decorum!"

Wallace breaks his smile and finds William's reaction strange. "What did you say? It's not like that, buddy. I just want Melissa's good."

"That's what everybody says, but if I blink, Melissa becomes a single mother!" William pushes Wallace aside, "Excuse me, man, before I'm late!"

Wallace doesn't give up and pulls William by the backpack. "Wait, boy, let's talk straight! You...