[Venkman visibly flinches at that, and he lets go of Egon's hand without thinking.]

Yeah. My issues, sorry. My bad for bringing them up.

[He grimaces, and doesn't quite meet Egon's eyes again.]

Anyway, my point was that you're doing a hell of a lot better than you could be. No matter what your family and upbringing might say.

[His tone is somewhat more brusque than before, though he still means every word.]