In Act II, Biff finally tells Willy that he is glad he is not extraordinary, despite having been put on a pedestal his whole life. “Dad, I'm nothing! I'm nothing, dad... There's no more contempt in this. I am just what I am, that's all” (1732). The monologue ends with stage directions for Biff, sobbing, to hold Willy back. This surprises Willy, and when he is alone with Linda, he asks in wonder "Does he like me?" (1732). Linda explains that Biff loves him. This isn't necessarily something that hadn't occurred to Willy, it's just that his mind had determined that being liked was more important than being liked.