Try to make it better right now.

Realizing how lonely you've been, you set down the basket of laundry and stuff your other items into the basket as well. "I'd like it to get better, I really would." you begin.

"It will, it just takes time." Andrea soothes. You hold out your hands and take the bags from her.

You set them down on the step above you and grin, looking down at her. "It would go faster if you'd help me."

"What do you mean, John?" she asks a little warily.