They're very tempted to ask sometimes?, but that wouldn't be true - Max manages, when prompted and handheld and not unduly aroused. Which sadly (or, luckily, depending on whom you ask) doesn't apply when he'd most need it.

Instead of the sarcastic question, Jackie thus takes a soothing, comforting tone. "And that is why you have me. Both to help you think about it ahead of time and to guide you when push comes to shove. You can't do this alone, and you don't have to - that's why you aren't alone, right?" They move around, seating themselves next to Max and turning so they can face him. "I'm here for you.

...now, let's try and go through each item separately, shall we?"