Rock of Ages

Sometimes he really exasperates me to the point of wanting to strangle him. And then, something happens to make me change my mind, vis:

Bro says: hmmm, is this part of some deliberate plan or a knee jerk reaction to temporarily prevent things from spiraling out of control?

And then before I can think to reply,

Bro says: either way, i am here for you sis. :)

No bones about it dude, I know you are.