Take away your impaling privileges, perhaps?

[He's trying his best to keep the mood light. If he can keep her smiling, or at least bring some semblance of her smile back, he can pretend things might continue to be okay. He's already lost enough.

Riley didn't open up to him, despite their bond. He's afraid of watching the same thing happen with Christine.]

It isn't fair. But I don't think you should give up on him. I think... we all need someone.