Original Commentary

"Doing well on [one's] own" is relative. He's not anywhere nice, but he's getting by. He's feeling FBAO withdrawal. He's reaching out for emotional support - and his options are limited enough there. If he were living in a nice, shiny apartment somewhere, I don't think Sofia would be as quick to judge. She's not materialistic, but she does judge on appearances - Terrence

Modern Commentary
That would be Brisbane's Story from earlier this year. - Terrence