"That is ridiculous," Meredith says, turning in her seat to face him better. "What, am I the teetotaler now? You know that's ridiculous." They need their space, that's true, but she doesn't know what him going off and getting drunk is supposed to do in their favor when it's already been a problem. He's just making excuses now, irritation bubbling up in her at the thought. "So you're scared of me now, is that what you're saying? Because I was worried about something."