"That is the problem, wouldn't y'think? Fact is, you're right. I've been holdin' out. For somethin' better."

Something she can't ever have. It hasn't a thing to do with Gene, or some idea that a better offer is going to come around. She cares about him, as someone whose friendship she wants to keep. When they're not fighting like cats and dogs, she downright likes him. But he isn't the one she wants.

"I thought I could do this, but ... you're right. This was just a bad idea."