The time wasn't right. Yet
Lindsey was outspoken about her admiration for Joel the entire time. He made jokes anytime she felt lonely and gave her the will to live despite having a worse condition than she had, in her opinion. Joel, though, shared the same sentiment. They were still too young, and he lacked the courage to let Lindsey know how she felt. They had their brief encounters, and their bond had deepened even further. Will it change and become more?