"And what's the point?"

The temptation is strong to spit again. Again and again and again and make him keep wiping it away, see how long it takes before he finally snaps.

"If Bert doesn't know, what's the point? Isn't that what this is, part of your game? Because it can't be revenge for hurting you, can it? You can't be that petty, your ego can't be that small? Someone hurts you so you have to prove you're tougher, bigger, meaner?"